Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

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

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past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

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

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

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

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

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

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

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

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

state categorically

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

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

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

of large size for its weight

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showing who or what does the action

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

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plural of “dictionary” — a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

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From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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render capable or able for some task

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a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

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

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

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

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

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

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

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

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in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

on your own; without outside help

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

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading All those who wish to make acquaintance with the speech of their neighbours, or who have allowed their former knowledge to grow rusty, will welcome this edition, which will enable them, independently of bulky dictionaries, to devote to language study the moments of leisure which offer themselves in the course of the day.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

time available for ease and relaxation

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creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

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engage in

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strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

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

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

covered with or consisting of rust

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with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

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a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It follows that the study of foreign languages will assume an ever-increasing importance; indeed, so far as language, literature, and music are concerned, one may safely assert that _fas est et ab hoste doceri_.

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

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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used when the people doing the action are also its object

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The need to know and understand one another is being felt more and more.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

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the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

accept gladly

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

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We are at the beginning of a new era which will, it is to be hoped, be marked by a general _rapprochement_ between the nations.

hope for; have a wish

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in the company of; together with

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