used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
(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 I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
benefactions
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financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
BENEVOLENTadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
CarnegienounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
Carnegie'snounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡiz/
possessive form of “carnegie” — United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
cooeperation
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From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
COOePERATIVE
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
directoratenounUS /dərˈektərət/
a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
every person
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
more distant in especially space or time
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plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
the act of giving
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the act of departing
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
of great significance or value
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
land'snounUS /lændz/
possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
immediately past
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
the act that results in something coming to be
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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 THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
a form of address for a man
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
a thing, without saying which
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stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
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sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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carry out
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading For in accepting a position in this directorate he has, it seems to me, stamped with his approval this vital principle of cooeperation in aiding the educational institutions of our country.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading I rejoice, as everybody must, in Mr. Carnegie's enthusiasm for using his wealth for the benefit of his less fortunate fellows and I think his devotion to his adopted land's welfare has set a striking example for all time.
at the time that
From this reading The general idea of cooeperation in giving for education, I have felt, scored a real step in advance when Mr. Andrew Carnegie consented to become a member of the General Education Board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If a combination to do business is effective in saving waste and in getting better results, why is not combination far more important in philanthropic work?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
a late time of life
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT TRUST--THE VALUE OF THE COOePERATIVE PRINCIPLE IN GIVING Going a step farther in the plan of making benefactions increasingly effective which I took up in the last chapter under the title of "The Difficult Art of Giving," I am tempted to take the opportunity to dwell a little upon the subject of combination in charitable work, which has been something of a hobby with me for many years.
