used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
characterized by great determination
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
discoursed
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From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
and nothing more
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
Mackinder
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From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
engage in
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
by chance
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
express in words
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
an educational institution
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
express a supposition
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He paused, determined to make Mr. Mackinder say something before he discoursed further.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Suppose we just walk round the school.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Suppose we just see the sort of place it is and what we are doing here.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading “It isn’t so simple as that,” was wrung from Mr. Mackinder.
you'll
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From this reading Then perhaps you’ll be able to see better what we contribute—in the way of making a citizen.”
