Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

in addition

From this reading He saw, also, a good deal of the fashionable world.

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

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

a youthful male person

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

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From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He saw, also, a good deal of the fashionable world.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading He saw, also, a good deal of the fashionable world.

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From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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

From this reading He saw, also, a good deal of the fashionable world.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

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

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

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

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

something that is lost

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

the wife or widow of a marquis

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

the force of workers available

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

United States religious and writer (1915-1968)

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

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

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

cut with a saw

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

an educational institution

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

a male human offspring

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

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

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

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

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading During that time he learned much in book-lore; he saw much, too, of the eminent men of the day, in literature, the law, and the senate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

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

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

which person or people

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He saw, also, a good deal of the fashionable world.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading KENELM remained a year and a half with this distinguished preceptor.

but in spite of that

From this reading The poor boy died of consumption later, and her grief for his loss made her affection for Kenelm yet more tender.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Fine ladies, who had been friends of his mother in her youth, took him up, counselled and petted him,--one in especial, the Marchioness of Glenalvon, to whom he was endeared by grateful association, for her youngest son had been a fellow-pupil of Kenelm at Merton School, and Kenelm had saved his life from drowning.