used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
approval
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
being one more than seven
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
EightsnounUS /eɪts/
plural of “eight” — the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
divisible by two
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
set up or found
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
come to pass
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
engage in
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
the force of workers available
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
NINAnounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
not any; not one
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
and nothing more
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
OXFORDnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
RowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
carry out
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
unsmilingadjectiveUS /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
not smiling
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
precisely as stated
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
at the time that
From this reading I should be very surprised if a rowing man at the end of so much forcible criticism and strenuous labour could smile when his boat is bumped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
which person or people
From this reading NINA COMES TO OXFORD There can be few men in Oxford who do not enjoy themselves during Eights' Week, and I imagine that the only miserable people to be found are those who happen to be in an eight which is bumped several times during the week.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Rowing is a most serious form of sport, and no one can wonder that a crew which has been bumped is unable to look very cheerful.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If any one is so misguided that he wants to make a study of depression I should advise him to take a seat on the barge of a college which has a very bad eight, and if he waits until the boat comes back to the barge he will see some of the most unsmiling faces in the world.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading It seems to me that a rowing man deserves a lot of credit even if he rows very badly; indeed I am not sure that the man who rows the worst does not deserve the most credit, for he has gone through the same drudgery as the rest of the crew, and has probably been sworn at a thousand times more often.
