Chapter XI

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

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

(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 The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

(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 The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

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

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

the travel of a commuter

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

divisible by two

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

close at hand

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

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

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

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

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

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

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading The better the transportation facilities, the more nearly of attainment is such a condition.

at the time that

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

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

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

which person or people

From this reading But such social life, even for those who live in the city, is sadly deficient.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading ROADTOWN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL LIFE An ideal social life is one in which people can be together when they wish to be together, and alone when they wish to be alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading City people have theaters, libraries, churches and crowds, but they do not have neighbors with common interests.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Roadtowners in all thickly-populated sections will be within commuting distance of nearby cities and the attractions of these centers will be open to them.