104
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120
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152
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16
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176
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192
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208
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32
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48
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64
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88
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
in or near a particular place or position
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attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
BALLANTYNE
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BAUMER
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birching
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Blackwood's
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading IAN HAY THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE CHAPTER ONE THE HEADMASTER First of all there is the Headmaster of Fiction.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
DAREDEVILnounUS /ˈderdevəl/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
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divisible by two
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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FAGverbUS /fæɡ/
act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
FICTIONnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
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FILEverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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a man of refinement
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a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
HANSON
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HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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HAYnounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
HEADMASTERnounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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IAN
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IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
INTELLECTUALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
intermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
INTERVALnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
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invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IAN HAY THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE CHAPTER ONE THE HEADMASTER First of all there is the Headmaster of Fiction.
LEWISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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LIGHTERnounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading IAN HAY THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE CHAPTER ONE THE HEADMASTER First of all there is the Headmaster of Fiction.
LORD'SnounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
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LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
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MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
malefactorsnounUS /ˈmæləfæktərz/
plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
an artist of consummate skill
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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
NIPPERnounUS /ˈnɪpər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
NONadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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approval to do something
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in Scotland by_ BALLANTYNE, HANSON, & CO.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
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plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
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an educational institution
From this reading IAN HAY THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE CHAPTER ONE THE HEADMASTER First of all there is the Headmaster of Fiction.
SCHOOLBOYnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
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SCHOOLGIRL'S
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From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
SCOREDverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
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ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading _Printed in Scotland by_ BALLANTYNE, HANSON, & CO.
SICadverbUS /sɪk/
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IAN HAY THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE CHAPTER ONE THE HEADMASTER First of all there is the Headmaster of Fiction.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
in or at that place or location
From this reading IAN HAY THE LIGHTER SIDE OF SCHOOL LIFE CHAPTER ONE THE HEADMASTER First of all there is the Headmaster of Fiction.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
VOBIS
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From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
VOS
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From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
at the time that
From this reading He is invariably called "The Doctor," and he wears cap and gown even when birching malefactors--which he does intermittently throughout the day--or attending a cricket match.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
which person or people
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everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE INTELLECTUAL 104 THE NIPPER 120 THE FAG: "SIC VOS NON VOBIS" 152 THE SCHOOLGIRL'S DREAM 176 RANK AND FILE 192 THE MAN OF THE WORLD 208 NOTE _These sketches originally appeared in "Blackwood's Magazine," to the proprietors of which I am indebted for permission to reproduce them in book form._
