Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

a quantity of money

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

eagerly desirous

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

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

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

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From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

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

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

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From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

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

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

inspired with confidence

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

brought together in one place

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

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

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

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

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

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

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

a message received and understood

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

a form of address for a man

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

disregarded

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

throughout a period of time

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

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

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

anything indispensable

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

an educational institution

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

term of address for a man

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

a state of social isolation

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

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

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

literature in metrical form

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

precisely as stated

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.

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

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

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

From this reading Mr. Lascelles told him so at first; but as there were no reflections on his grandfather, or on Mr. Potts, Guy’s lip did not suffer, and he only asked how many hours a day he ought to read.

at the time that

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading A cloud was o’er my childhood’s dream, I sat in solitude; I know not how--I know not why, But round my soul all drearily There was a silent shroud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

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

From this reading He had been encouraged to think his work done when he had gathered the general meaning of a passage, or translated it into English verse, spirited and flowing, but often further from the original than he or his tutor could perceive.

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

From this reading He had never been taught to work, at least as other boys study, and great application would be requisite to bring his attainments to a level with those of far less clever boys educated at a public school.

a late time of life

From this reading --THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS Mrs. Edmonstone was anxious to hear Mr. Lascelle’s opinion of his pupil, and in time she learnt that he thought Sir Guy had very good abilities, and a fair amount of general information; but that his classical knowledge was far from accurate, and mathematics had been greatly neglected.