1800
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From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
1891
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From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
in the past
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
BANCROFT
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From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
carpentering
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From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
Cronyville
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From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
temporary military shelter
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
kitesnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
engage in
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
modelled
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From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
NorthamptonnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθæmptən/
the principal city of Northamptonshire
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
by chance
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
play-grounds
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From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
play-rooms
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From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
an educational institution
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
school-rooms
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From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
SeventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
squirrel-traps
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From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
starting-point
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From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
(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 The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Here the boys could make bows and arrows, squirrel-traps, kites, sleds, and whatever their fancy dictated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were large play-grounds on the slopes of the hill, and here was the village of "Cronyville," every house, hut, or shanty in which had been built and was owned by the boys themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The school was beautifully situated, commanding a superb view, and had, besides the school-rooms, a gymnasium and play-rooms that were kept warm in cold weather and furnished with tools for carpentering.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
a late time of life
From this reading GEORGE BANCROFT 1800-1891 Seventy years ago the Round Hill School at Northampton, Mass., was perhaps the most famous school in New England.
but in spite of that
From this reading The founder, George Bancroft, had modelled it upon a celebrated school in Switzerland, in the hope that it would prove a starting-point for a broader system of elementary training than had yet existed in America, and everything was done to develop the physical and moral, as well as the mental, traits of the pupils.
