Chapter I · In the Scientist’s Study

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

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

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

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

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

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

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

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

(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 His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

greatly pleased

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

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From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

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From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

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

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

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

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

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

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

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

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

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

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

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

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

and nothing more

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

established beyond doubt

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

restricted to something

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

except for; apart from

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

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

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

marked by care and effort

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”

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

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

having intellectual depth

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

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

From this reading The private study of Señor Guillermo Gonzales, in the State House of Chihuahua, always had an air conducive to study.

without awareness

From this reading His most casual acquaintances unconsciously grew thoughtful, studious, and better by knowing him.

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

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

at the time that

From this reading He was of purely Mexican origin, and his friends delighted in calling him “Señor” Gonzales—as was the custom of the people when Chihuahua was one of the States of “The Republic of Mexico,” a nation long since only known as having existed by reading from the pages of history.

which person or people

From this reading His fame as a scientist, as a man of great moral force, as a man who lived his daily life in a highly spiritual manner, was broadcast in the land.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The great love and respect constantly shown him by his daily associates proved the exception to the rule that “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country and amongst his own kin.”