Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

in the past

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

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

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

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

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

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

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

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

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

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

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

carefully weighed

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

wanted intensely

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

the expensive white fur of the ermine

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

-ing form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

a man of refinement

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

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

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

ten 10s

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

and nothing more

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

the literary culture

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

not any; not one

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

in an obedient manner

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

having a point

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

more desirable than another

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

fill to satisfaction

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

only a very short time before

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

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

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

carry out

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

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

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

precisely as stated

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

tell voluntarily

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

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From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

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From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

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

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

be dressed in

From this reading Murray, we are told, might have been an Ovid, but he preferred to be Lord Chief Justice, and to wear ermine instead of bays.

at the time that

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George Warrington by no means allowed his legal studies to obstruct his comfort and pleasures, or interfere with his precious health.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

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

From this reading Madam Esmond had pointed out to him in her letters that though he wore a student's gown, and sate down with a crowd of nameless people to hall-commons, he had himself a name, and a very ancient one, to support, and could take rank with the first persons at home or in his own country; and desired that he would study as a gentleman, not a mere professional drudge.

a late time of life

From this reading Though not so exacting as she since has become--though she allowed her disciples much more leisure, much more pleasure, much more punch, much more frequenting of coffee-houses and holiday-making, than she admits nowadays, when she scarce gives her votaries time for amusement, recreation, instruction, sleep, or dinner--the law a hundred years ago was still a jealous mistress, and demanded a pretty exclusive attention.

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

From this reading With this injunction the young man complied obediently enough: so that he may be said not to have belonged to the rank and file of the law, but may be considered to have been a volunteer in her service, like some young gentlemen of whom we have just heard.