Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading AIDS TO EDUCATION.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

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

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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

From this reading AIDS TO EDUCATION.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

set up or found

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

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

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

the force of workers available

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

help develop, help grow

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

an educational institution

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to carry out this, that religious instruction was made prominent.

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

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

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

From this reading "To this great object they dedicate the choicest instruction, the noblest personal influences, and the refinements of a cultivated home."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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

From this reading AIDS TO EDUCATION.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

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

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

which person or people

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In the prospectus of Montrose Academy was the following sentence:-- "The design of Montrose Academy is the nurture of Christian women.

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

From this reading Not only was the Bible a weekly text-book for careful and critical study, but, in accordance with an established custom of the school, among the distinguished men and women who nearly every week gave lectures or addresses to the young ladies, were to be found those who told them of the religious movements and interests of the day.