Chapter X

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

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

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

properly deserved

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

the quality of being disloyal

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

ranking above all others

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

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 THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

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

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

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

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

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

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

located inward

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

made more intense

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

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

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

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

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

the literary culture

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

not any; not one

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

an educational institution

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Mr. Chowdler himself was quite unconscious that he had revealed his inner mind to the boys or fanned the flame of disloyalty.

the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.

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

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

at the time that

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

which person or people

From this reading It was known, too, that some of the masters shared the opinion of the Old Chilternians, and “the Jowler” was generally recognised as the champion who was foremost in defending the old flag against attacks.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading The treatment of le Willow had created a feeling of deep resentment in the school, and this feeling was intensified when Old Chilternians came down and said that the place was becoming a regular Sunday school, and that the new man deserved to be shot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there was no doubt that he talked with great freedom to parents and old boys; and neither parents nor old boys are invariably discreet.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE LANCHESTER LETTERS The Term did not end without further unpleasantness.