used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
impairsverbUS /ˌɪmˈperz/
third-person singular of “impair” — make worse or less effective
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
inefficiencynounUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
the force of workers available
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
and nothing more
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
primacynounUS /ˈpraɪməsi/
the state of being first in importance
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
in a serious manner
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fiction is not only here to stay, as the phrase runs, but it is one of the great and enduring forms of literature.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In these respects they follow the current which carries a multitude of their elders to mental inefficiency and waste of power.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading That many children read too many stories is beyond question; their excessive devotion to fiction wastes time and seriously impairs vigour of mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
at the time that
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The imagination must not only be counted as an entirely normal faculty, but the higher intelligence of the future will recognise its primacy among the faculties with which men are endowed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The question is not, therefore, whether or not children shall read stories; that question was answered when they were sent into the world in the human form and with the human constitution: the only open question is "what stories shall they read?"
