Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

how long something has existed

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

(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 She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

a friendly nation

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading More especially she applied this to history.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

a brutal barbarous savage act

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

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

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

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From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

inspired with confidence

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading More especially she applied this to history.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

set up or found

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

a young female

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

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

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading More especially she applied this to history.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

in the recent past

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

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

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

on one occasion

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

belonging to the present time

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

without much difficulty

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

an educational institution

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading More especially she applied this to history.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading More especially she applied this to history.

possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading She dwelt much on folk-lore, ancient customs and traditions, and especially encouraged the study of all local legends and observances.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Instead of making it a dry catalogue of dates of kings and battles, she tried to show the gradual evolution of the British nation from the barbarism of the Stone Age to present-day civilization.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

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

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

which person or people

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

belonging to which person

From this reading In this she found an ally in the new vicar who had lately come to the church at Pendlemere, and whose daughters, Meg and Elsie, attended the school as day-girls.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Rush-bearing Among Miss Todd's modern principles of education was the sensible theory that if you can once get a girl interested in a subject she will learn without any labour, and that self-acquired knowledge is far more readily retained than facts which are crammed down one's throat.