used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL, LONDON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
conservationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃən/
an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
From this reading The highest patriotism is therefore the conservation of health.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL, LONDON.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL, LONDON.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The highest patriotism is therefore the conservation of health.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL, LONDON.
Metchnikoffnoun
Russian bacteriologist in France who formulated the theory of phagocytosis (1845-1916)
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
others
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From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading The highest patriotism is therefore the conservation of health.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
an educational institution
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
Sedgwick
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From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
STATIONERSnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL, LONDON.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcely one half of the children of our country continue in school much beyond the fifth grade.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
a special situation
From this reading Fisher, Metchnikoff, Sedgwick, and others have shown that the health of a people influences the prosperity and happiness of a nation more than any other one thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
a late time of life
From this reading It is important, therefore, that so far as possible the knowledge which has most to do with human welfare should be presented in the early years of school life.
