Chapter XII

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

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

how long something has existed

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

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

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

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From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

see with attention

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

inequality or difference in some respect

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

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

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

set up or found

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

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

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

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From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

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

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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 It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

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

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

not any; not one

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

and nothing more

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

above and across; more than

From this reading His power over them was unbounded.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading His power over them was unbounded.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

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

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

confined on all sides

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

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

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading His power over them was unbounded.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked amid his little community with no lordly air; great indeed was the disparity between his attainments and those of his pupils, but he felt it not, or felt it only to humble himself before God, that so superior had been his advantages.

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

From this reading It was, however, to him a sad sight, to behold so many of them, and some almost his own age, commencing the first principles of education.

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

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

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

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Henry Tracy found himself surrounded by not only a large number of scholars, but such as listened to him with the strictest attention, and applied themselves to their tasks with unusual diligence.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading The labours which devolved upon him were arduous, but the more he found to do, the greater was the interest he took, and the more untiring his zeal for their benefit.