used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
at any time
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a social unit living together
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
katches
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From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
merrie
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From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
proctorsnounUS /ˈprɑːktərz/
plural of “proctor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
Radley
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From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
deliver by singing
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He had a good presence, an elegant figure, and was master of many favourite sports and pastimes.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
someone who visits
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
which person or people
From this reading The speaker was Arthur Cole, a student of Magdalen College, who was now a frequent visitor at the Bridge House.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They should sound sweetly this year, more sweetly than ever, for we have improved in our methods, and our boys have been better taught since Master Radley of Cardinal College has given us his help; and he will come and sing with us, and he hath a voice like a silver bell."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will come and hear us sing our 'merrie katches' from the tower, sweet ladies.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a young man of good family and prospects, nearly related to one of the proctors of the university.
