1st
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From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
2
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From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
3
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From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
the state of being absent
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
make calm or still
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
dly
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From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
Harley's
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From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
Leonard'snounUS /ˈlenərdz/
possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
as might be expected
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
Norreys
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From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
others
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From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
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 The theory of Norreys was briefly this: The education of a superior human being is but the development of ideas in one for the benefit of others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading To this end, attention should be directed,--1st, To the value of the ideas collected; 2dly, To their discipline; 3dly, To their expression.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The first aim of Norreys, in preparing the mind of his pupil for its vocation, had been to establish the equilibrium of its powers, to calm into harmony the elements rudely shaken by the trials and passions of the old hard outer life.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The history of Leonard during this interval was almost solely internal, the struggle of intellect with its own difficulties, the wanderings of imagination through its own adventurous worlds.
a late time of life
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading A full and happy hour passed away in Harley's questions and Leonard's answers,--the dialogue that naturally ensued between the two, on the first interview after an absence of years so eventful to the younger man.
