Chapter IX

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

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

later than; following

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

anew

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

move towards

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

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

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

(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 I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

the formal act of approving

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

a university in England

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

Following continuously in unbroken sequence.

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

deem to be

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

as a devil; in an evil manner

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

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

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

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

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

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

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

engage in

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

an educational institution

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

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

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

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From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

plural of “tenth” — a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

under normal conditions

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Certainly I had been sent to school to learn Latin and Greek among other things, but the other things were so vastly more interesting.

precisely as stated

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

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

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

in or at the place that

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

which person or people

From this reading I was usually about tenth in any form where I happened to be, and I remember a very serious letter from my father (after a series of consecutive tenths) saying that he had always observed that boys who were about tenth, could always do much better if they chose: boys lower in a form were those who often tried very hard, but were deficient in ability.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE FALL OF THE FIRST LEAF The dreadful “season of snows and sins” was already beginning to approach again: in other words more scholarship examinations at Oxford and Cambridge began to pile their fat clouds on the horizon.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading I do not think I was so diabolically minded as to consider this a reason for doing worse, but certainly I declined from that modest eminence where boys who could do better pleasantly sunned themselves, and sank half a dozen places lower.

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

From this reading These were the snows: the sins were my own in not taking any intelligent interest in the subjects which would make them “big with blessing.”