Chapter XV

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

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

failing to accomplish an intended result

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

present in great quantity

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

in addition

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

a university in England

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

the boundary of a specific area

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

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

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

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

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

of the present time and place

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

hear with intention

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

social deportment

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

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

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

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

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

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

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

French advocate of Jansenism; tragedian who based his works on Greek and Roman themes (1639-1699)

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

To recall to mind.

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

serving to restrict

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

and nothing more

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

be seated

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

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

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

without awareness

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

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

From this reading He was assigned, for some reason, a room in University Hall which was also employed for faculty meetings, and was therefore a little less dreary than the ordinary class-room of those days.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We read with him, I remember, first the little book he edited, "Proverbes Dramatiques," and afterwards something of Racine and Molière, in which his faculty of finding equivalent phrases was an admirable example for us.

of good upbringing

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

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

From this reading It seemed most appropriate that an instructor of Longfellow's well-bred aspect and ever-courteous manners should simply sit at the head of the table with his scholars, as if they were guests, instead of putting between him and them the restrictive demarcation of a teacher's desk.

at the time that

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

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

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

which person or people

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ACADEMIC LIFE IN CAMBRIDGE There exists abundant evidence, to which the present writer can add personal testimony, in regard to Longfellow's success as an organizer of his immediate department of Harvard University and in dealing with his especial classes.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading When afterwards, during an abortive rebellion in the college yard, the students who had refused to listen to others yielded to the demand of their ringleader, "Let us hear Professor Longfellow; he always treats us like gentlemen," the youthful rebel unconsciously recognized a step forward in academical discipline.