Chapter II

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

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

foster the growth of

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

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

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

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

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

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From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

give expression to

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

set up or found

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

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

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

plural of “idiom” — a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

lack of intellectual power

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

a specialist in linguistics

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

a person skilled at symbolic logic

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

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 Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

and nothing more

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

on the contrary

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

someone who reasons logically

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Commanding the services of so many menials of the intellect, he assigned to each his business, his duty, his fields to cultivate.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

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From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was an able logician rather than a sound reasoner; and there was in Charney the composition of a learned man, but not of a philosopher.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

being five more than twenty

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

by bad luck

From this reading Unluckily, however, his intelligence of mind, schooled by the forms of a college education, had taken a disputatious turn.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

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From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

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

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

(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 At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

which person or people

From this reading At twenty-five, the count was master of seven languages; but instead of following the example of certain learned Polyglots, who seem to acquire foreign idioms for the express purpose of exposing their incapacity to the contempt of foreigners, as well as of their own countrymen, through a confusion of tongues, as well as intellect, Charney regarded his acquirements as a linguist only as a stepping-stone to others of higher value.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

belonging to which person

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Charles Veramont, Count de Charney, whose name is not wholly effaced from the annals of modern science, and may be found inscribed in the mysterious archives of the police under Napoleon, was endowed by nature with an uncommon capacity for study.