Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

later than; following

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

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

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

take in liquids

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

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

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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 Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

(of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

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

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

relating to the condition of immunity

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

apart from others

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

possessive form of “maxwell” — a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

the force of workers available

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

make politically neutral and thus inoffensive

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

not any; not one

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

above and across; more than

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

a local church community

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

a full supply

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

an educational institution

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

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

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

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

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

disposed to venture or take risks

From this reading In the face of his work in these directions, it happened that a venturesome and enterprising saloon-keeper bought a vacant property adjacent to the church, and opened up an aggressive business--much to Maxwell's dismay.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

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

From this reading PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE REFORM The small town of Durford was not immune from the curse of drink: there was no doubt about that.

look attentively

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading Other forms of viciousness there were in plenty; but the nine saloons did more harm than all the rest of the evil influences put together, and Maxwell, though far from being a fanatic, was doing much in a quiet way to neutralize their bad influence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

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

From this reading Among the women of the parish there was a "Ladies' Temperance League," of which Mrs. Burke was president.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He turned the Sunday School room into a reading room during the week days, organized a gymnasium, kept watch of the younger men individually, and offered as best he could some chance for the expression of the gregarious instinct which drew them together after the work of the day was over.