Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

an archaic term for a boundary

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

become widely known and passed on

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

clothing in general

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

the quality of being deadly

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

true confidential information

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

being one more than ten

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

in or to another place

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

plural of “fag” — offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

(used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

and nothing more

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

preside over

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

and nothing more

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

above and across; more than

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

not tense or taut

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

not in physical motion

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

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

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Cotton had been one of the slain that afternoon on the Acres, and was still in his footer clothes, plus a sweater, which almost came up to his ears.

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

From this reading In the Rev. E. Taylor's house, Cotton senior, who answered to the name of "Jim" among his familiars, and was "Bully Cotton" to his enemies--every Amorian below the Fifth, and a good sprinkling elsewhere--and Augustus Vernon Robert Todd, who was "Gus" to every one, sat at tea together in Todd's room.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

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

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

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

From this reading COTTON AND HIS JACKAL As I said before, the victory of the despised Biffenites over the Fifth Form eleven--a moderate one, it is true--caused quite a little breeze of surprise to circulate around the other houses, which had by process of time come to regard that slack house as hopeless in the fields or in the schools.

which person or people

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Over all the tea-tables that afternoon the news was commented on with full details; how Chalmers had gained in deadliness just as much as he had lost in selfishness, and how Raven and Worcester had worked like horses, and mown down the opposition--"Fifth Form opposition!" said the fags, with a lift of the eyebrows--like grass, and as for Biffen's new captain, well, if there was one player who could hold a candle to him it must be Phil Bourne, and he only.

but in spite of that

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and though Todd's room was not decorative compared with most of the other fellows' dens, yet it was cheerful enough.