Chapter V

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

later than; following

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

anew

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

(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 And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

any thing at all

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

(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 And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

confined by bonds

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

someone skilled at informal chitchat

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

wanted intensely

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

people who are defeated

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

at any time

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

set up or found

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

made afraid

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

the act of grasping

From this reading "GRIP."

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

not any; not one

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

on one occasion

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

by chance

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

an educational institution

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

move stealthily

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And he said that my father must have been familiar with the passage he referred to, and had thus discomfited all the Pansophistæ, better than any modern Deipnosophist could have done.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

except if; if not

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

compelling immediate action

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading My mother was so frightened, at the fright I had been through, that she took it for an urgent sign from Heaven, that my education should be stopped at once.

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

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Dr. Rumbelow undertook, that no professor of anything harder than languages--unless it were Professor Megalow--should come in, at any door of the _Partheneion_, without having tallow poured over him, which he had found, from high Greek authority, to be the right ointment for Neo-sophistæ.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.

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

From this reading Having had as much of school as I desired, I heartily hoped, that her opinion would prevail; but father was as obstinate as ever, and after the usual argument--in which she had the best of the words perhaps, and he of the meaning--I was bound to the altar of the Muses once again, with a promise of stripes, if I should try to slip the cord.