1905
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From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
CasparnounUS /ˈkæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
conservationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃən/
an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
Fairfield
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From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
GEOGRAPHYnounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
Hodgson
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From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
MINERALSnounUS /ˈmɪnərəlz/
plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
and nothing more
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
Osborn
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From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
PHYSIOGRAPHYnoun
the study of physical features of the earth's surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
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 Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Established, 1905, by Caspar W. Hodgson The need for education in the principles of conservation is imperative.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading AUTHOR OF "HOME GEOGRAPHY, STORIES OF OUR MOTHER EARTH," "ROCKS AND MINERALS," "THE WESTERN UNITED STATES," "PRACTICAL PHYSIOGRAPHY," "GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA," ETC.
in or at the place that
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The movement for the preservation of natural resources can succeed only with the establishment of an enlightened public sentiment on the subject.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To create and maintain such a sentiment is the proper work of the schools.
but in spite of that
From this reading As Henry Fairfield Osborn states the matter, "We are yet far from the point where the momentum of conservation is strong enough to arrest and roll back the tide of destruction."
