Chapter VI · The School Readers

in addition

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

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

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading How these books were crammed with noble thoughts!

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading How these books were crammed with noble thoughts!

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

at any time

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

worthy of imitation

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

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

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

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

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

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From this reading How these books were crammed with noble thoughts!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

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

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

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 Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

be amazed at

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

the force of workers available

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

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

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

impressive in appearance

From this reading How these books were crammed with noble thoughts!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

and nothing more

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

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 Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

a course of conduct

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

rule of personal conduct

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

a book prepared for use in schools or colleges

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

successive (without a break)

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

carry out

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

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

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

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

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading How these books were crammed with noble thoughts!

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

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

plural of “transgression” — the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

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

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

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

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Our many transgressions could have come only from the fact that we really did not know what these lessons meant; and doubtless our teachers also never thought they had any sort of relation to our lives.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

at the time that

From this reading When I look back to those lessons that we learned, I marvel that I ever wandered from the straight path in the smallest possible degree.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How these books were crammed with noble thoughts!

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If we scholars did not grow up to be exemplary men and women, it surely was not the fault of our teachers or our parents,—or of the schoolbook publishers.

produce a literary work

From this reading Whether we were learning to read or write, studying grammar or composition, in whatever book we chanced to take, there was the moral precept plain on every page.