used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
highly skilled
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
(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 Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
in addition
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
a state at a particular time
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
being one more than seven
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
immediately past
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
engage in
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
and nothing more
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
a brief written record
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
and nothing more
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
an educational institution
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
confined on all sides
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have visited these schools in every part of the South and have had an opportunity to study their work and learn something of their difficulties as well as of their successes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Considering all that I have seen and learned of Negro education in the way I have described, it has occurred to me that I could not do better in the concluding reminiscences of my own larger education than give some sort of summary statement, not only of what has been accomplished, but what seems to be the present needs and prospects of Negro education in general for the Southern States.
in or to any place at all
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have had opportunities, as I went about, to note not merely the progress that has been made inside the school houses, but to observe, also, the effects which the different types of schools have had upon the homes and in the communities by which they are surrounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading During the last five years, for example, I have taken time from my other work to make extended trips of observation through eight different states, looking into the condition of the schools and saying a word, wherever I went, in their interest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
a late time of life
From this reading During the thirty years I have been engaged in Negro education in the South my work has brought me into contact with many different kinds of Negro schools.
