used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
dainties
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From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
take in solid food
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
ELEMENTARYadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
NATHANIEL
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From this reading --SIR NATHANIEL.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
and nothing more
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
the local environment
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading THE place of literature in the primary and grammar grades of schools needs neither a defence nor an apology.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Being a part of that branch called reading, it is fundamental in the course.
replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/
past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
SCHOOLSnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
term of address for a man
From this reading --SIR NATHANIEL.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The claims set up by branches other than that of reading and speaking English do not concern us here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BOOKS AND LITERATURE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "He hath not fed of the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts."
