Chapter X

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

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

inflected form of “acquit” — pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Union he was determined to let severely alone.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

being joined in close association

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

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

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

a university in England

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

approval

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The Union he was determined to let severely alone.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

an act that fails

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

the act of liberating someone or something

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

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

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

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

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

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

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The Union he was determined to let severely alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

engage in

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

the local environment

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

reject outright and bluntly

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The Union he was determined to let severely alone.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

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

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

by bad luck

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The Union he was determined to let severely alone.

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His pride had had a severe rebuff from the indignity which had been put upon him in the elections.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

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

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

at the time that

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.

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

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "THE NEW COURT CHRONICLE" Mr. Binney embarked on his second term at Cambridge with the full intention of acquitting himself with credit and freeing his character from the suspicion of unruliness which had unfortunately become attached to it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "They can do without _me_," said Mr. Binney to his fellow-aspirant, M'Gee.

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

From this reading He was very much in earnest about his work, and mapped out a course of arduous study which was to be continued right up to the following June, when he hoped to make up for his first failure by taking a high class in both parts of the Little-go.