Chapter XI

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

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

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

subject to appointment

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

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

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

giving spirit and vivacity

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

divisible by two

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

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

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

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

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

of great significance or value

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

a human being

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

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

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

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

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

express in words

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

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 The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

an educational institution

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes the contest was between the girls, arranged on one side of the room, and the boys on the other.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

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From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Occasionally, by way of enlivening the exercises of the school, and interesting the pupils in this important branch of study, Mr. Upton would allow them to have a “spelling match,” as it was called.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

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

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A leader was appointed on each side, to give out the words to his or her regiment.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He said that even if a man was well educated in other respects, but deficient in this, his bad spelling would often cause him to be mistaken for an ignorant person.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The preceptor of the academy, Mr. Upton, used to say a great deal to the scholars about the importance of good spelling, and was always sure to point out any sins against this virtue which he discovered in the various written exercises of the school.