used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
anew
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
how long something has existed
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
(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 I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
any thing at all
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
cricketernoun
an athlete who plays cricket
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
set up or found
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
immediately past
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
the literary culture
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
as might be expected
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
being perceived or observed
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
and nothing more
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
an educational institution
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
have in common
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
not in physical motion
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
at the time that
From this reading Few things gave him more pleasure than taking up again the thread of intimate relations with his old school, which he did when his eldest nephew entered there.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading I could never have envied him anything; but if there was one talent of his more than another which I have longed to share, it was his power of winning, not only the love, but the frank confidence, of his own, and all other boys.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And then, he had never given up athletic games altogether, and was still a far better cricketer and football player than most boys, and ready to join them in their sports whenever they seemed to wish it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think the secret was, that he was far more in sympathy with them; could realize more vividly their pleasures, and troubles, than almost any man of his age.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
a late time of life
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading _LETTERS TO HIS BOYS._ The doubts as to his own usefulness in the world, noticed in the last chapter, wore off naturally as he fell into the routine of country life; but it was the growth of the younger generation—of you for whom this sketch is written—which found him in work and interest during the last years of his life.
