used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Lance was decidedly best liked by the masters.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
the lower side of anything
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lance was decidedly best liked by the masters.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They were general favourites, though for different causes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Lance was decidedly best liked by the masters.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They were general favourites, though for different causes.
Dulman
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From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
Elmerston
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From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
at any time
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
favourites
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From this reading They were general favourites, though for different causes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were general favourites, though for different causes.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They were general favourites, though for different causes.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
Grammar-School
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From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Lance was decidedly best liked by the masters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
Loughton
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From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Lance was decidedly best liked by the masters.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
make steady
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were general favourites, though for different causes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
the topmost one of two
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lance Loughton and Emery Dulman were brought up together at Elmerston Grammar-School.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were both in the upper or sixth form; but Lance was nearly at the head, while Emery was at the bottom, of the form.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was steady, persevering, and studious, besides being generous, kind-hearted, and brave--ever ready to defend the weak against the strong, while he would never allow a little boy to be bullied by a big one if he could help it.
