used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The proportion of those who remain absolutely stationary is comparatively small.
(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 We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
CARTHAGINIANnounUS /ˌkɑːrθəˈdʒɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
CLIVEnounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The proportion of those who remain absolutely stationary is comparatively small.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
one or the other of two
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
ETC
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From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
FREEDOM'SnounUS /ˈfriːdəmz/
possessive form of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
How
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From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
a course of conduct
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The proportion of those who remain absolutely stationary is comparatively small.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The proportion of those who remain absolutely stationary is comparatively small.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The proportion of those who remain absolutely stationary is comparatively small.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading The proportion of those who remain absolutely stationary is comparatively small.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
STURDYadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
directed up
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are all living on a hillside, and we must either go up or down.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
which person or people
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Whatever may be said as to distinction of classes in England, it is certain that in no country in the world is the upward path more open to those who brace themselves to climb it than in our own.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading STURDY AND STRONG OR _How George Andrews Made His Way_ AUTHOR OF "THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN," "WITH CLIVE IN INDIA," "IN FREEDOM'S CAUSE," "THE LION OF THE NORTH," "FACING DEATH," ETC., ETC., ETC.
