used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
anew
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
CharterhousenounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərhaʊs/
a Carthusian monastery
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
Dr
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From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
EtchingsnounUS /ˈetʃɪŋz/
plural of “etching” — an impression made from an etched plate
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
head-mastership
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From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
immediately past
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
monkishadjective
befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
munificentadjective
very generous
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
not any; not one
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
Pencillings
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From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
Pendennis
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From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
PictorialadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
PunsnounUS /pʌnz/
plural of “pun” — a humorous play on words
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
an educational institution
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
schooldaysnoun
the time of life when you are going to school
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
SnobnounUS /snɑːb/
a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
SportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
make square
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
not in physical motion
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
Sutton
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From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
Thackeray's
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From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
Timbuctoo
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From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a fortnight before his death he was there again, as was his custom, on the anniversary of the death of Thomas Sutton, the munificent founder of the school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
which person or people
From this reading No one who has read Thackeray's novels can fail to know the kind of life he led here.
belonging to which person
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has continually described his experiences at this celebrated school--with the venerable archway into Charterhouse Square, which still preserves an interesting token of the old monkish character of the neighbourhood.
worthiesnounUS /ˈwɜːrðiz/
plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
From this reading Thackeray's last visit to the Charterhouse -- College days -- Pendennis at Cambridge -- Sketches of University worthies -- Sporting subjects -- Etchings at Cambridge -- Pencillings in old authors -- Pictorial Puns -- 'The Snob,' a Literary and Scientific Journal -- 'Timbuctoo,' a prize poem.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In Thackeray's schooldays the Charterhouse enjoyed considerable reputation under the head-mastership of Dr. Russell, whose death happened in the same year as that of his illustrious pupil.
