Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

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

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

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

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

any person at all

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

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

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

a university in England

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

extremely

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

an act that fails

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

set up or found

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

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

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

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

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

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

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

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

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

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

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

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

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

immediately past

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

especially; in particular

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

get by special effort

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading His father, being ambitious for his sons, and knowing to a certain extent Arthur's ability, was altogether a good deal disappointed.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

act as a stimulant

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

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

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

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

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

final honors degree examinations at Cambridge University

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

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

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.

(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 In the Classical Tripos Arthur contrived to secure a second; in the translations, notably Greek, we heard he did as well as anybody; but history and other detailed subjects dragged him down: it was an extraordinarily unequal performance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Arthur would himself have been happier with a Fellowship than with any other position, but the possibility did not stimulate him to work with that aim in view.

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

From this reading He had accepted Arthur's failure to get a scholarship or exhibition, not with equanimity, but with a resolute silence, knowing that strict scholarship was not his son's strong point, but still hoping that he would at least do well enough in his Tripos to give him a possibility of a Fellowship.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I found the first hint that occurs to indicate the lines of his later life, in a letter to his father, written in his last week at Cambridge.