used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading To him, they are fables, to him they are foolishness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading To him, they are fables, to him they are foolishness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
a boy or man
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
engage in
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
on one occasion
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
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 The parent of our college lad is a farmer compared to the parent of the European lad.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
a human being
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
salariesnounUS /ˈsæləriz/
plural of “salary” — something that remunerates
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him, they are fables, to him they are foolishness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
to-day
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From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
precisely as stated
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
which person or people
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
produce a literary work
From this reading In the same way, the professional and business classes in America do not see any point in paying salaries to professors who are to make researches, or write books, or think beautiful thoughts.
but in spite of that
From this reading The American parent regards himself as an enlightened being--yet he has not, in these matters, an inkling of what enlightenment is.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The influence which an eminent man sheds about him by his very existence, the change in tone that comes over a rude person through his once seeing the face of a scholar, the illumination of a young character through contact with its own ideals--such things are beyond the ken of the average American citizen to-day.
