used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
advantageouslyadverb
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
a line of approach
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
(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 The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That they can be "The Toilet" proves.
CapabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
copperplatenoun
a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
a long fixed look
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
gentlemen's
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From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
Grimaldi
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From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
how
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From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/
past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
engage in
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
social deportment
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
others
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From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
potentialities
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From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading That they can be "The Toilet" proves.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
cut with a saw
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
Stacey
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From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
having a supporting base
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they can be "The Toilet" proves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
ToiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have seen old gardening books on this principle, by Capability Brown and others, in which the potentialities of gentlemen's places are made evident by the same mechanical means.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This task was to be performed by means of a preface and a number of verses, but chiefly by a series of copperplate engravings with movable covers.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thus, by lifting up one clump of trees you see where the house could most advantageously stand, and by lifting up another you gaze along the lovely avenue that ought to be planted there, and so forth; but I never saw good manners and high ideals inculcated in this way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The author of "The Toilet" was "S. G." (standing for Stacey Grimaldi), and the purpose of his book--so laudable then and how unnecessary now!--was to make young women better.
