used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
Chapin's
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From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
Deering
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From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
DISCOMFITUREnoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
DUCKYnounUS /ˈdʌkiː/
a special loved one
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
divisible by two
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
expulsionnounUS /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
conformity or harmony
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
LentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
Michaelmasnoun
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
a person who is being chased
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
reinstateverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
an educational institution
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
sunshiny
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From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
THORNTONnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
Tony's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the exciting events of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, his life had pursued a more even tenor of way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Tony’s first year at Deal in the Third Form, as we have seen, had been a varied one.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Chapin’s detection and expulsion had served to reinstate Deering in the confidence of both masters and boys, and his genial sunshiny nature was winning for him a deserved popularity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are used to the ways of the place, are thoroughly imbued with the school spirit and tradition, and consciously aim at keeping themselves and their fellows in the good old ways.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF DUCKY THORNTON Fifth Form year in a school like Deal usually marks a decided change in the boys; they have grown more mature, have become more serious in various ways, have definitely put away—the most of them—the childish things of school life, and are to be counted as standing for the most part on the side of the powers of law and order.
