Chapter V

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

with few mistakes

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

(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 While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

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

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

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

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

plural of “congress” — the legislature of the United States government

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

past form of “convene” — meet formally

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

divisible by two

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

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

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

the quality of being humane

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

of great significance or value

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

plural of “interpretation” — a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

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

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

and nothing more

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

most important element

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

deeply absorbed in thought

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

recite in elocution

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

give a summary

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The council had been divided into a certain number of sections or committees, and the then often discussed question of the end of the world had been referred to one of these committees.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading Our duty here is to reproduce as accurately as possible the physiognomy of the main session, devoted to the discussion of this problem.

propel through the air

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading At Oxford a theological council of the Reformed church was convened, in which religious traditions and interpretations were discussed at great length.

everywhere

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

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

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

during the time that

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To recite, or even to summarize here the proceedings of all these congresses would be an endless task, but we cannot omit reference to that of the Vatican as the most important from a religious point of view, just as that of the Institute of Paris was from a scientific one.

port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading While the above scientific discussions were taking place at Paris, meetings of a similar character were being held at London, Chicago, St. Petersburg, Yokohama, Melbourne, New York, and in all the principal cities of the world, in which every effort was made to throw light upon the great problem which so universally preoccupied the attention of humanity.