Chapter XXV

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

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

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

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

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

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

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

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

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

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

relating to the process of education

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

an abstract part of something

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

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

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

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

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

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

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

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

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

occurring by chance

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

absolutely essential

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

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

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

come into possession of

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

plural of “parent” — 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 For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

an educational institution

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In regard to securing a scholarship, however, besides ability being necessary on the part of the pupil, a good deal depends on the capability of the teacher at the elementary school.

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

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

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

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

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

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading This is an uncertain element, and constitutes, to my thinking, a flaw in the educational system.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

except if; if not

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

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From this reading The educational course is divided into three grades, viz., the elementary or public schools, the secondary or high schools, and finally the university.

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

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading For the two latter, fees have to be paid, unless the scholar is clever and lucky enough to obtain a scholarship, in which case he or she can go through the whole course without any expense to the parents.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading _SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND._ I must not lay down my pen without saying something about the New Zealand educational system, one of the best features in our colonial government, though possessing undoubtedly its faults.