1861
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From this reading 1861-1863.
1863
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From this reading 1861-1863.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
HuxleynounUS /ˈhʌksli/
English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917)
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
Lyell
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From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading To Hooker it seemed still more serious that he was dividing his allegiance, and going far afield in philosophy, instead of concentrating himself upon natural science.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading [It has been seen that the addition of journalistic work in science to the mass of original research and teaching work upon which Huxley was engaged, called forth a remonstrance from both Lyell and Darwin.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading You have got into a whirlpool, and should stroke vigorously at the proper angle, not attempt to breast the whole force of the current, nor yet give in to it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He writes:-- I am sorry to hear that you are so poorly, and wish I could help you to sit down and work quietly at pure science.
