Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous 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 It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

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

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading It is, therefore, by means of iron, that we, in civilized society, obtain furniture, food and dwellings.

plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

foster the growth of

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading It is, therefore, by means of iron, that we, in civilized society, obtain furniture, food and dwellings.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading It is, therefore, by means of iron, that we, in civilized society, obtain furniture, food and dwellings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

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From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

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

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

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

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

engage in

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

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 It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

not any; not one

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

come into possession of

From this reading It is, therefore, by means of iron, that we, in civilized society, obtain furniture, food and dwellings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It is, therefore, by means of iron, that we, in civilized society, obtain furniture, food and dwellings.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

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

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is, therefore, by means of iron, that we, in civilized society, obtain furniture, food and dwellings.

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

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that they had not the means of living luxuriously, but still they possessed all that was necessary to comfort.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

being of use or service

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

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

From this reading The little nation of Fredonia, was now in a happy and prosperous condition.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading It is with iron tools that we cut down trees for fuel, for houses, and furniture: it is with tools of iron that we make all the machines by which we cultivate the earth, and weave cloths of every kind.

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

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must be remembered that they had no such things as axes, saws, knives, nor any of those tools made of iron, which are so common with us, and which are so useful in many ways.