used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
(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 The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
a youthful male person
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Public opinion ran in his favour.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Public opinion ran in his favour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Public opinion ran in his favour.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
MagistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
absolutely essential
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Public opinion ran in his favour.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public opinion ran in his favour.
quashingverbUS /ˈkwɔːʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “quash” — put down by force or intimidation
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Public opinion ran in his favour.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
cut with a saw
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
an educational institution
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
schoolfellows
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From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
TeachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To fine a boy under such circumstances appeared to them like an attempt to invade the paternal sanctuary, and the motion for quashing conviction of the Magistrate, at first received the support of several members of the Committee.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In support of this amendment he argued, that as the laws had the happiness of the school in view, a breach of those laws must certainly be in some degree destructive of the general good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The plea that he was on his father's land seemed to have great weight with his schoolfellows.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The attending Teacher saw that it would be necessary to call the attention of the Committee to general principles, and proposed as an amendment to the general motion, the following resolution, 'That it is desirable that the laws should be obeyed at all times, and in all places.'
