Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

-ing form of “amalgamate” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

a quantity of money

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

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

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

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

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

a period of 100 years

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

the property of remaining unchanged

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

including all or everything

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

in a corresponding manner

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

in a cumulative manner

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

for a limitless time

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

apart from; not including

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

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

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

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

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

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

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

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

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

go away from a place

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

a small or moderate or token amount

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

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

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

not one, and not any

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

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From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

possessing material wealth

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

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From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

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

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

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

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

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

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

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

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

a qualitative change

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled

From this reading THE VICTORIAN CONTRIBUTION By the nineteenth century the general inheritance in ideas and methods had become so cumulatively rich and various that the chances for novelty might seem correspondingly meager.

plural of “victorian” — a person who lived during the reign of Victoria

From this reading The body of satiric tradition bequeathed to the Victorians underwent, accordingly, a normal amount of subtraction, addition, and modification, before being passed on to their successors.

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

From this reading The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

(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 The endowment itself was large and comprehensive, including both substance and modes, as well as a supplementary current of criticism and interpretation.

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

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there is always something new under the sun, and the process of amalgamating that modicum of newness with the great bulk of the old and established goes steadily and eternally on--except for abnormal phases of retrogression, or revolution--forming that ceaseless change in changelessness we call history.

but in spite of that

From this reading In none of these were the Victorians responsible for a transformation, yet none did they leave _in statu quo_.