used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
in addition
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
BarbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading This rise was of the very greatest benefit to the school.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
Bouldon
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From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
Buttar
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From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
distancingverbUS /ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “distance” — keep at a distance
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
Ernest
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From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
divisible by two
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
highest in quality
From this reading This rise was of the very greatest benefit to the school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
immediately past
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
Michaelmasnoun
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
others
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From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
patroniseverb
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
move upward
From this reading This rise was of the very greatest benefit to the school.
an educational institution
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His success did Ellis a great deal of good, and he now made even more rapid progress than before, both in and out of school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This rise was of the very greatest benefit to the school.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This rise was of the very greatest benefit to the school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two first were now above Barber, and thus were able to exercise a considerable influence over him and fellows of his sort.
precisely as stated
From this reading This rise was of the very greatest benefit to the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
at the time that
From this reading They could look down also on Bobby Dawson, and several others who were inclined to patronise them when they first came to school.
which person or people
From this reading It was the last time either he, or Ernest, or Buttar played in that class, for by Michaelmas they got another step, and by the Christmas holidays Ernest and Ellis got into the first class, distancing Buttar and Bouldon, who were only in the second.
