used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
ABUSEverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
react verbally
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
Burtington
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From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
Cicero's
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From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
Edwardes
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From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
ESSAYnounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
at any time
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
brought together in one place
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
the act of giving
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
ImpressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
the literary culture
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
for more time
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
hard to endure
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
the act of using
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
at the time that
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
which person or people
From this reading And Murray, who was always trying to keep me out of rows and giving me help when I was in them, read a little of it, and said that it was ever so much longer than the one he had written.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE USE AND ABUSE OF AN ESSAY The day following the Burtington match was a very peaceful one, but the evening brought with it a disturbance which was altogether unexpected.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The subject of the essay was "Impressions of Roman Society as gathered from Cicero's Letters," and I had taken more than ordinary trouble over it, for it was the sort of question which I could not answer without definite knowledge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I went to Murray's rooms after dinner, and I remember telling him that I believed I had written something which would persuade my tutor that I had at least made an attempt to satisfy him.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I was engaged at nine o'clock to read an essay to Mr. Edwardes, and I had been so energetic that I had written it two days before, which made me feel virtuous.
