Chapter XXI · Commemoration

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

present in great quantity

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

any specific behavior

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

(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 Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

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

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

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

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

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

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

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From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

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

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

plural of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

be different

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

the act of consuming food

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

at any time

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

intense or sharp

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

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

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

of great significance or value

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

engage in

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

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

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

clean or organized

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

not any; not one

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

the local environment

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

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

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

not in physical motion

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

in a thankful manner; with thanks

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

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

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

push forcefully

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

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

From this reading The college gardeners were in a state of unusual activity, and the lawns and flower-beds which form such exquisite settings to many of the venerable grey, gabled buildings, were as neat and as bright as hands could make them.

which person or people

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading However we may differ as to her degeneracy in other departments, all who have ever visited her will admit that in this of hospitality she is still a great national teacher, acknowledging and preaching by example the fact, that eating and drinking are important parts of man's life, which are to be allowed their due prominence, and not thrust into a corner, but are to be done soberly and thankfully, in the sight of God and man.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Everything the best of its kind, no stint but no nonsense, seems to be the wise rule which the University hands down and lives up to in these matters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

an established custom

From this reading Cooks, butlers and their assistants were bestirring themselves in kitchen and buttery, under the direction of bursars jealous of the fame of their houses, in the preparation of the abundant and solid fare with which Oxford is wont to entertain all comers.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The end of the academic year was now at hand, and Oxford was beginning to put on her gayest clothing.