used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading So far as the classics went, they were progressing.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as the classics went, they were progressing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
GarnounUS /ɡɑːr/
primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
Helstonleigh
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From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
Jane's
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From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading THE SCHOOLBOYS' NOTES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading So far as the classics went, they were progressing.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
an educational institution
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
SCHOOLBOYSnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading THE SCHOOLBOYS' NOTES.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as the classics went, they were progressing.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHOOLBOYS' NOTES.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Frank and Gar certainly were not pushed on as they might have been, for Helstonleigh collegiate school was not at that time renowned for its pushing qualities; but the boys had a spur in themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as the classics went, they were progressing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its care was the education of her boys--a perplexing theme.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the time went on, Jane's brain grew very busy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far as the classics went, they were progressing.
