Chapter V · Chapter 5

the whole amount

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

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

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

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

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

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

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

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

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

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

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

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

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

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From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

and nothing more

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

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

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

engage in

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

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

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

above and across; more than

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

a human being

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

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

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

express in words

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

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

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Not only is this true of the aggregate, but it is true of the individual.

past form of “undervalue” — assign too low a value to

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.

not recognized

From this reading He is aware of some great influences that have exerted their power over him at certain crises in his life, but the little things which, taken together, have done more to form and fix his character are often unrecognized or undervalued.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Fortunately, at this time we need to give attention to only one phase of the great question.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is doubtful if any person in middle life can tell just what he is or just how he became himself.

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

From this reading READING AND THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER I The influences which unite to make character are so numerous, subtle and complex that it is next to impossible to detect them or to classify them in order of importance.