Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

how long something has existed

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

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

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

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

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

a youthful male person

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SCHOOL-BOY DAYS.

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From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

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From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

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

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

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

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

the transmission of information

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

engage in

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

and nothing more

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

an educational institution

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

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From this reading SCHOOL-BOY DAYS.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

a male human offspring

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

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From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

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

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

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

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

create by training and teaching

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

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

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading His early years had been spent at home, under the watchful care of kind and good parents.

(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 When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

United States photographer(1886-1958)

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.

at the time that

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

which person or people

From this reading When he was ten years old he was sent to a boarding school at Folkestone, and placed in the charge of Dr. Seaward, a good man, who superintended his education, and, besides imparting secular instruction, endeavoured to train his character and make him good as well as clever.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

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

From this reading George was a sharp, shrewd boy, a keen observer, who would know the why and the wherefore of everything, and his lessons always came to him more as an amusement than a task.

a late time of life

From this reading George Weston was an only son, and, at the time our story commences, was nearly seventeen years of age.