Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

how long something has existed

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

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

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

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From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

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

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

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From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

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

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

give expression to

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

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

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

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

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

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

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

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

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

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

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

signifying nothing

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

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

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

and nothing more

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

make square

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading With that love of grand terms which a new country is apt to evince, the head-master was called "The Principal," and his assistants "Professors."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading The village of Chellaston was, in itself, insignificant.

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

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

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

From this reading That which gave Chellaston a position and name above other places of the same size in the country was an institution called "The New College," in which boys up to the age of eighteen were given a higher education than could be obtained at ordinary schools.

which person or people

From this reading Its chief income was derived from summer visitors; its largest building was an hotel, greatly frequented in summer; and its best houses were owned by townspeople, who used them only at that season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The college was a square brick building, not handsome, but commodious; and in the same enclosure with it were the head-master's house, and a boarding-house in which the assistant-masters lived with the pupils.