used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such 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 But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
enquiring
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From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
divisible by two
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
set up or found
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
How
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From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
a message received and understood
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
inter-relationships
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From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
not any; not one
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
one's
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From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
outhousenounUS /ˈaʊthaʊs/
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
on the contrary
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
six-inch
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From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
not in physical motion
From this reading An educational map had still to become a part of the equipment of the civilized state.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
express in words
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This story has its comic aspects: Oswald went first to the Education Department!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
in or at the place that
From this reading How is one to learn where one’s children may be educated?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he found that the government which published a six-inch map of the British Isles on which even the meanest outhouse is marked, had no information for the enquiring parent or guardian at all in this matter of schools.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought that if one had two rather clever and hopeful children upon whom one was prepared to lavish time and money, an Imperial Education Department would be able to tell an anxious guardian what schools existed for them and the respective claims and merits and inter-relationships of such schools.
