1870
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From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
(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 _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
AllowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
BOARDSnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
fear'd
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From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
misuseverbUS /mɪˈsjuːz/
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
monarchize
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
nounnounUS /naʊn/
a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
PuristsnounUS /ˈpjʊrɪsts/
plural of “purist” — someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
Richard
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From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
supplantverbUS /səˈplænt/
take the place or move into the position of
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
supplete
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From this reading On the analogy of “complete,” “complement,” it should be “supplete”; but the nation shrugged its shoulders.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
verbnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading Purists objected that “supplement” was a vile misuse of a noun as a verb.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading If voluntary effort failed, special machinery was devised “not to supplant, but to supplement.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Richard II._ The object of the Education Act of 1870 was to supply all England with efficient schools.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCHOOL BOARDS “Allowing him a breath, a little scene To monarchize, be fear’d, and kill with looks.”
