Chapter XXX

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

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

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

carry on a conversation

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

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

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

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

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

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

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

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From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

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

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

and nothing more

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

engage in

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

not one, and not any

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

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

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

on one occasion

From this reading He admits a few friends once a month, to hear his deductions and enjoy his discoveries.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

go across or through

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

a state of social isolation

From this reading The prince began to love learning, and one day declared to Imlac, that he intended to devote himself to science, and pass the rest of his days in literary solitude.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

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

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

with unreduced energy

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

(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 HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

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

From this reading THE HISTORY OF A MAN OF LEARNING They returned to Cairo, and were so well pleased at finding themselves together, that none of them went much abroad.

which person or people

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

a late time of life

From this reading I have just left the observatory of one of the most learned astronomers in the world, who has spent forty years in unwearied attention to the motions and appearances of the celestial bodies, and has drawn out his soul in endless calculations.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Before you make your final choice,” answered Imlac, “you ought to examine its hazards, and converse with some of those who are grown old in the company of themselves.