used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
Burley
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From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
Ealing
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From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
examinersnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnərz/
plural of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
and nothing more
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
Prickett
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From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
unusual or striking
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
an educational institution
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
a particular situation
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
do one's shopping
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
a male human offspring
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
from that place or that time
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
tutorsnounUS /ˈtuːtərz/
plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
undergraduatesnounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “undergraduate” — a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The highest hopes were entertained of him by the tutors and examiners.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
at the time that
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
which person or people
From this reading John Burley was the only son of a poor clergyman, in a village near Ealing, who had scraped and saved and pinched, to send his son to an excellent provincial school in a northern county, and thence to college.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Let us reply to that question in our own words, for we know more about Mr. Burley than Mr. Prickett does.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "And what is Mr. Burley, and what has he written?" asked Leonard of Mr. Prickett, when he returned to the shop.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the latter, during his first year, young Burley was remarked by the undergraduates for his thick shoes and coarse linen, and remarkable to the authorities for his assiduity and learning.
