Chapter X

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

how long something has existed

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

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

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

expected hopefully

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

a young person of either sex

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

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

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

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

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

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

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

defiance of authority

From this reading INSUBORDINATION.

communication between individuals

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

the act of managing something

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

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From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

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From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

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

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

not in physical motion

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

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

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

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

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.

belonging to which person

From this reading He anticipated a still greater triumph of this principle, however, with Oscar, whose age, and peculiar circumstances, seemed favorable to the experiment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IT was a cherished opinion with Marcus, that the best government for a child is that which teaches him to govern himself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Marcus had put this theory in practice, to some extent, in the management of Ronald, and not without success.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had derived this notion from his mother and aunt, both of whom, in all their intercourse with the young, had endeavored to keep it in mind.