farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
intentionally conceived
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
Dennis
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From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
doesn't
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From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
move gently or carefully
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
ennoblingadjectiveUS /ɪˈnoʊblɪŋ/
investing with dignity or honor
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
GracienounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "HERE WAS HIS OPPORTUNITY."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "HERE WAS HIS OPPORTUNITY."
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
How
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From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
make reference to
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
not any; not one
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
many times at short intervals
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "HERE WAS HIS OPPORTUNITY."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
any competition
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading How does he know but that these people are as advanced in their ideas as he is himself?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
trammelled
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From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HERE WAS HIS OPPORTUNITY."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not mean that she was conscious of thinking these thoughts, but that they hovered on the edge, as it were, of her mind, making her feel ill at ease.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BUT the question which would keep forcing itself an Gracie Dennis was this: "If he really knows of nice books, full of 'the beautiful' and 'the ennobling,' that would enlighten the race, as he has often told me, why doesn't he mention some of them now?
a late time of life
From this reading There is no minister here 'trammelled by long years of narrowing education.'
