Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

any specific behavior

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

later than; following

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

(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 Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

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

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

profound scholarly knowledge

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

serving as an essential component

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

third-person singular of “gratify” — make happy or satisfied

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

of great significance or value

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

an instinctive motive

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

by chance

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

the charge for mailing something

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

on the contrary

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

the state of having good sense and sound judgment

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

an educational institution

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the school, ownership is particularly important in connection with one of its special forms of activity, the collecting impulse.

walk heavily

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

precisely as stated

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

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

From this reading In education, the instinct of ownership is fundamental, and can be appealed to in many ways.

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

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading An object possibly not very interesting in itself, like a shell, a postage stamp, or a single map or drawing, will acquire an interest if it fills a gap in a collection or helps to complete a series.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the house, training in order and neatness begins with the arrangement of the child's own personal possessions.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Much of the scholarly work of the world, so far as it is mere bibliography, memory, and erudition (and this lies at the basis of all our human scholarship), would seem to owe its interest rather to the way in which it gratifies the accumulating and collecting instinct than to any special appeal which it makes to our cravings after rationality.