1886
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From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
1887
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From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
(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 The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
Blimber's
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From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
BlundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
a period of 100 years
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
COMMENTARYnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
CORNHILL
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From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
a special loved one
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
doctoredverbUS /ˈdɑːktərd/
past form of “doctor” — alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
hothousenounUS /ˈhɑːthaʊs/
a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
MAGAZINEnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
not one, and not any
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
an educational institution
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
tamperedverbUS /ˈtæmpərd/
past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _English As She is Taught._ “A darling literary curiosity....
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
THEREONadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
TWAINnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading —MARK TWAIN, _in the Century for April, 1887_ _Second Edition._ _WITH A COMMENTARY THEREON_ BY MARK TWAIN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The collection is made by a teacher ... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dr. Blimber’s establishment was a great hothouse in which there was a forcing apparatus incessantly at work.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _It is to be noticed that there is a curious sympathy in point of error on both sides of the Atlantic, for seventeen of the mistakes quoted in this book as being made in the Public Schools of America appear in similar or identical words in an Article on “Boys’ Blunders” in the_ CORNHILL MAGAZINE _of June, 1886, which was written by a Master in an English Public School_.
