Chapter VI

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

later than; following

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

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

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

a city in western Germany on the Rhine River; was the capital of West Germany between 1949 and 1989

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

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From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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From this reading “EHRENBREITSTEIN.”

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

a social unit living together

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

the state of being a parent

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

in the near future

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Returning to England, in the full pomp of his new Doctorate, Dr. Massenger commenced a career as private tutor, and soon became celebrated for his success in that capacity.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Marmaduke Massenger, although of English parentage, had begun his education at the University of Glasgow, but before he took his degree he removed to Bonn, and afterwards to Heidelberg, where, in due time, he became Doctor of Philosophy.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

in or at the place that

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

which person or people

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

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From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Nor, indeed, was this without reason, for he was a really good scholar, had the art of instruction, and was successful with his pupils.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading WILFRED, the youngest of the Holmcastle Family, after following his brother to Eton, where, however, he did not remain long, was sent, in order to prepare for Oxford, to a private tutor, named Massenger, who lived in a house to which he had given the pedantic name of “Ehrenbreitstein,” at Fisherswick, near Ossington, on the borders of Cheshire.