used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
(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 He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
arithmeticaladjective
relating to or involving arithmetic
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
exhale hard
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
divisible by two
From this reading He even knew how to survey land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
how
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From this reading He even knew how to survey land.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He even knew how to survey land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He even knew how to survey land.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He even knew how to survey land.
SUSAN
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From this reading PROFESSOR SUSAN Mr. Ball did not let go easily.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, he and his partisans hoped that the storm would blow over and the old man be allowed to go on teaching and thrashing as heretofore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a great advantage in that he had been trained in all the common branches better than most masters, and was regarded as a miracle of skill in arithmetical calculations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been engaged for the term, and he declared that he would go on to the end of the term, if there should be nothing but empty benches.
