Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a boy or man

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

preside over

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

-ing form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

something that remunerates

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

an educational institution

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

a male human offspring

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

in the near future

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

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

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

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

From this reading THE TUTOR.

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From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

interact in a certain way

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading THE TUTOR.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

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

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He soon discovered that the best way to please his elder pupil was to neglect and treat me ill.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Mr. Jones, though a good practical teacher, was a weak, mean creature, possessing the very soul of a sneak.

at the time that

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

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

From this reading He had been engaged on a very moderate salary to teach _one_ lad, and he was greatly annoyed when Mr. Moncton introduced me into his presence, coldly remarking, "that I was an orphan son of his brother--a lad thrown upon his charity, and it would add very little to Mr. Jones's labours to associate me with Theophilus in his studies."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading My uncle did not send us to school, but engaged a young man of humble birth, but good classical attainments, to act in the capacity of tutor to his son, and as an act of especial favour, which fact was duly impressed upon me from day to day, I was allowed the benefit of his instructions.