used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
(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 But it is a pity all the same."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
to an extreme degree
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
exponentsnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊnənts/
plural of “exponent” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
fifteensnounUS /fɪfˈtiːnz/
plural of “fifteen” — the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
come to pass
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is a pity all the same."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
MartennounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But it is a pity all the same."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But it is a pity all the same."
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
cut with a saw
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
in the near future
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
VarsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
precisely as stated
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
at the time that
From this reading Any exultation I might have been inclined to show over my blue was completely checked by the way I played on the tour, and I was very glad when we got away from Wales and the sarcastic remarks of the Welsh newspapers.
which person or people
From this reading "When I saw Marten at back and remember the brilliant exponents of the game who have filled his position in previous Dark Blue fifteens, I really cannot refrain from smiling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY MAIDEN SPEECH As soon as the 'Varsity football tour was finished, I went home and Fred Foster came with me.
a late time of life
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As a matter of curiosity it may be satisfactory to find out what famous Oxford teams of former years think of the one you happen to be in, but it was exceedingly disagreeable of the Welsh papers to suggest that we should not like to hear the opinions of these heroes, and one sporting reporter went out of his way to be nasty to me.
