adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
day-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
InstitutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
subdividedverbUS /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “subdivide” — form into subdivisions
From this reading I find that there is a class for drawing, a chemical class, subdivided into the elementary branch and the manufacturing branch, most important here.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading I find that there are evening classes formed for the acquisition of sound, useful English information, and for the study of those two important languages, daily becoming more important in the business of life,—the French and German.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading I find that there are papers read and lectures delivered, on a variety of subjects of interest and importance.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I find that there is a day-school at twelve shillings a quarter, which small cost, besides including instruction in all that is useful to the merchant and the man of business, admits to all the advantages of the parent institution.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, ladies and gentlemen, I turn to the report of this Institution, on whose behalf we are met; and I start with the education given there, and I find that it really is an education that is deserving of the name.
