used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
a youthful male person
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
CALFnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading THE WORSHIP OF THE GOLDEN CALF.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
divisible by two
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
a state of high honor
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE WORSHIP OF THE GOLDEN CALF.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORSHIP OF THE GOLDEN CALF.
and nothing more
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
go across or through
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
Scnoun
a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORSHIP OF THE GOLDEN CALF.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In France, every intelligent boy of the middle class goes through his classical studies; even though he may only be intended for a commercial career, his father makes him try to pass his B. A. or B. Sc.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Nothing is done for mere glory in England, every undertaking has a practical aim.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In England, boys learn Latin and Greek in order to pass examinations, which lead to certain positions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With us, education is an indispensable ornament; here, it is a means to an end.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading THE WORSHIP OF THE GOLDEN CALF.
