used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
Etonians
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From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
apart from; not including
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
set up or found
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
a state of high honor
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
and nothing more
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
not any; not one
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
something you have to do
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
recurring again and again
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
an educational institution
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
not often
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
express in speech
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
carry out
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardy had found it so since the publication of the class list.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
thyself
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
precisely as stated
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do well unto thyself and men will speak good of thee," is a maxim as old as King David's time, and just as true now as it was then.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a few days of that event it was known that his was a very good first.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The worthy tutor went on to take glory to the college, and in a lower degree to himself.
a late time of life
From this reading His college tutor had made his own inquiries, and repeated on several occasions in a confidential way the statement that, "with the exception of a want of polish in his Latin and Greek verses, which we seldom get except in the most finished public school men--Etonians in particular--there has been no better examination in the schools for several years."
