used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
how long something has existed
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Seeds of Enmity are sown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
attainments
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From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
Cecilia
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From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading _Education stands still.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
EnmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading The Seeds of Enmity are sown.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
a single distinct event
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
instructressnoun
a woman instructor
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
not any; not one
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Seeds of Enmity are sown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
play-fellows
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From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
SeedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading The Seeds of Enmity are sown.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading The Seeds of Enmity are sown.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading _Education stands still.
not in physical motion
From this reading _Education stands still.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Seeds of Enmity are sown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
WelchverbUS /weltʃ/
cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
(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 Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
at the time that
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The Incident of the dying Soldier._ Whilst our hero was thus gaining laurels in the field by his bodily achievements, in mental attainments he made no great progress.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Still his kind instructress persevered in teaching him such things as she could teach and he could learn, but although he was now advanced beyond the age, when boys in general turn out to public schools, the parties, which sate in council on the specific mode of education to be pursued, were so wide of an adjustment, that it might well be made a doubt if he was in any way of being educated at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His good aunt Cecilia laboured hard at her English lessons, but his play-fellows and companions without any labour kept him in such practice with their Welch, that between both languages he was in danger of speaking neither.
