Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

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

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

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

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

give a benediction to

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading PROSPERITY TO BROOKE!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

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

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

set up or found

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

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

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

in a softened tone

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

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

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

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From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

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

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

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 There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading PROSPERITY TO BROOKE!

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

an educational institution

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In a few months, it was hushed entirely; for the children, from seeming a set of little savages, began to look like civilized beings.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

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

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

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

From this reading PROSPERITY TO BROOKE!

create by training and teaching

From this reading Education came in the train of other good things to bless the people of Brooke.

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

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

at the time that

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

in or at the place that

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

which person or people

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Regard to the persons concerned, however, carried the point where the principle was disputed; and when it was found that, in addition to the school being proposed by my mother and sanctioned by the clergyman, it was intended that it should be kept by Joe Harper and his wife, the opposition was in a great measure quieted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was much opposition at first from many who, having got through life so far without having learned to read, could not see why their children should not do the same.