used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
intentionally conceived
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/
plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
the act of departing
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
INSTITUTEverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
an educational institution
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His father had long been conscious of his deficiencies, and proposed to send him to a boarding school, for the benefit of its discipline; but Richard was so averse to the idea, that his father had from time to time postponed his departure.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
TUNBROOK
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From this reading RICHARD GOES TO THE TUNBROOK MILITARY INSTITUTE.
tutorsnounUS /ˈtuːtərz/
plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Most of his education had been obtained at home, under the superintendence of tutors, and special teachers in various branches.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been under little or no restraint; and the consequence was, that his mental discipline had been very imperfect, and his stock of knowledge was small, considering the opportunities he had enjoyed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richard had several times before been threatened with a residence at a boarding school.
