Chapter XV

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

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading THE PRECEPTOR OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

(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 It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

having lost your job

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

set up or found

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

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From this reading THE PRECEPTOR OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY.

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

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

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

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

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

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

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

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRECEPTOR OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

relating to or involving money

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

a human being

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)

From this reading THE PRECEPTOR OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

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

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

without much difficulty

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

To recall to mind.

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

an educational institution

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

and nothing more

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

required or under orders

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

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

From this reading THE PRECEPTOR OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY.

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

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

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

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

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

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we know, he was not drawn to the teacher’s office by any special love of that honorable vocation, but simply by the pecuniary emolument.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It may be supposed that between his school in the daytime and his duties as copyist in the evening, Daniel found his time pretty well occupied.

in or at the place that

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

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

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

which person or people

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, though this was the case, he discharged his duties with conscientious fidelity, and made himself a favorite both among his pupils and in the village, where the new preceptor was, as is usual, a person of importance.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was accustomed to open and close the school with extemporaneous prayer, and those who remember the deep solemnity of manner which he could command at will will readily believe that this exercise was made impressive by the young teacher.