Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

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

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

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From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

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From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

divisible by two

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

to or in any or all places

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

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

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

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

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

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

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

an educational institution

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

not often

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

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

From this reading "Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east."--MILTON.

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

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

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

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

resistant to guidance or discipline

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In fact, it seldom happens that we are very strongly influenced by those much older than ourselves.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HITHERTO Ernest had never met with any mind that had exercised a strong influence over his own.

a late time of life

From this reading It is the senior, of from two to ten years, that most seduces and enthrals us.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading At home, at school, at Gottingen, everywhere, he had been the brilliant and wayward leader of others, persuading or commanding wiser and older heads than his own: even Cleveland always yielded to him, though not aware of it.