Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

speak to

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

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

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

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

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

(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 Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

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From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

plural of “grimace” — a contorted facial expression

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

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

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

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

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

in a humble manner

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

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

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

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

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

past form of “malign” — speak unfavorably about

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

come into possession of

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

and nothing more

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

go across or through

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

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

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

on the contrary

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

Identical; not different.

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

express in words

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

estrangement from god

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

a very small spot

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

express in words

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

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

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

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

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

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

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

up to a particular time

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

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

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The three masters glanced at each other, making suggestive grimaces as if questioning what was to come, and at the same time expressing ignorance.

at the time that

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

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

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

which person or people

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

belonging to which person

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I have received by post what I can only term a very degrading letter, which I am sorry to say I fully believe to have been written by some one present.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, I regret very much to have to tell you that this morning I have been made aware of a most dishonourable act committed by one of my pupils.

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

From this reading Now, young gentlemen, it gives me pain to address you all for one boy's sin, and I have only this to say, that you whose consciences are clear can let it pass away like a cloud; to him who has this black speck upon his conscience I only say I am waiting; come to me when the examination is done.--Mr Morris, it is ten minutes past ten.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Who that is I do not know, and I tell you all that I would rather not know until the culprit allows his better feelings to obtain the mastery, and comes to me privately and says, `Dr Bewley, I was guilty of that act of folly; but now I bitterly repent, and am here humbly to ask your forgiveness and at the same time that of my fellow-pupil whom I have maligned.'