Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

declared but not proved

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

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

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

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

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

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

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

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

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

(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 only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

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From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

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

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

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

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

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

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

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

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

not any; not one

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

not one, and not any

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

and nothing more

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

the local environment

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

very bad

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

express in words

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

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

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

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

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Deronda meanwhile took to a less fashionable form of exercise than riding in Rotten Row.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “No man,” says a Rabbi, by way of indisputable instance, “may turn the bones of his father and mother into spoons”—sure that his hearers felt the checks against that form of economy.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went often rambling in those parts of London which are most inhabited by common Jews.

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

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

which person or people

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The market for spoons has never expanded enough for any one to say, “Why not?” and to argue that human progress lies in such an application of material.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The only check to be alleged is a sentiment, which will coerce none who do not hold that sentiments are the better part of the world’s wealth.