used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
a youthful male person
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
Charlie
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From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
CharterhousenounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərhaʊs/
a Carthusian monastery
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
deserternounUS /ˈdezərtər/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
full of life and energy
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
an educational institution
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
sorrowingadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Jack at Westminster.--At Oxford.--Life at College.--Jack a deserter.--His good angel.--"He that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing."--A bitter disappointment.--A letter from "Mother."--Jack's decision.--Father's advice.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Jack was sixteen he left the Charterhouse School, and joined Charlie at Westminster.
in or at the place that
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading He was very witty and lively, and still _very fond of talking_; but his was not foolish talk, and he always took care to stand up for the right.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Here too he was so diligent and persevering, that when his brother Samuel wrote home to his father, he said: "Jack is a brave boy, and learning Hebrew as fast as he can."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The next year he went to Oxford, where he got on splendidly.
