Moderations
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He had managed to achieve a second class in Moderations, and he had now in view a term of cricket whose energy might fortunately be crowned with a blue.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton
Well, well, for the present I have put you down for the lectures on Pass Moderations.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton
In 1876 he took a First Class in Classical Moderations, always a sufficient proof of sound learning, and, in 1878, he took a First Class in Literae Humaniores.
From Oscar Wilde A Critical Study by Ransome, Arthur
In 1881, another Board School boy, having received the Greek and Latin certificate from the Universities Examining Board won a classical scholarship at St John’s, Oxford, and afterwards a First Class in Classical Moderations.
From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by Escott, T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet)
Almost immediately after reaching college I was "in the Schools" for "Moderations," but did very well, as I had employed every available moment in preparing myself.
From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.
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