Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

for the reason that

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

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From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It was the cause of heartburnings.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It was a shame that the upper fellows might go there, when the juniors might not!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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From this reading It was the cause of heartburnings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading It was a shame that the upper fellows might go there, when the juniors might not!

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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 It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

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From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

above and across; more than

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

having patronage or clients

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

an educational institution

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading It was a shame that the upper fellows might go there, when the juniors might not!

do one's shopping

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

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

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

precisely as stated

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

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

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

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

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

at the time that

From this reading It was a shame that the upper fellows might go there, when the juniors might not!

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.

during the time that

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

in a wise manner

From this reading The boys in the upper classes might go there if they chose; but as it was over a mile from the school, the Head had wisely determined that it was too far away for the little lads to be continually running there to spend their pocket-money; especially as there was a very clean and nice shop in the village close by--a shop kept by a kindly old dame, where Dr. Beverly was certain the boys could not come to harm.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was quite as good a shop as Brown's; but, because it was within bounds, and because the lads were forbidden to go to the town, it was not patronized as it should have been; while Brown's received many a secret visit.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading WHERE THE BANKNOTE WENT Brown's cake-shop was out of bounds for the younger boys at Marlthorpe College.