used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Dan was not taken back to farm-work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading PREPARING FOR COLLEGE.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
Dan
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From this reading But Dan was not taken back to farm-work.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
Exeter
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From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
farm-work
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From this reading But Dan was not taken back to farm-work.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR COLLEGE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR COLLEGE.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
pupil's
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From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
an educational institution
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But Dan was not taken back to farm-work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Dan was not taken back to farm-work.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was allowed to continue his classical studies, but under different auspices.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
precisely as stated
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Judge Webster was a poor man, and though the charges at Exeter at that time were very moderate they were a heavy draft upon the good father’s purse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading After nine months spent at Exeter Daniel was withdrawn by his father, not from any dissatisfaction with the school or with the pupil’s progress, but probably for economical reasons.
