used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
deem to be
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
distressesnounUS /dɪˈstresɪz/
plural of “distress” — psychological suffering
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
endeavours
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From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
favouritismnoun
an inclination to favor some person or group
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
depressingly dark
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
HAMnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
jocoseadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɔːˈkoʊz/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
a human being
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
realisesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realise” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
resignsverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
an educational institution
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
swinenounUS /swaɪn/
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After he has been at school a short time he realises this, and it distresses him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading "HAM" THE schoolmaster realises early in his career that he is not a universally popular person.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Sometimes he goes so far as to decide that he has mistaken his vocation, and he resigns and becomes a school inspector.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he endeavours, by strong measures, to call sinners to repentance, he is said to have done so from personal spite; and if he shows kindness to the few righteous persons whom he may encounter in his form, he is accused of favouritism.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If he keeps his boys in order and compels them to work, they dislike him heartily; if he allows them to do as they please they despise him; if he is cheerful and jocose in his demeanour, they consider him "a funny ass"; if he is austere and academic, they call him "a gloomy swine."
