Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Moreover, he had published a book on the subject.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

a young person of either sex

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

approval

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

a female human offspring

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

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

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

a room used for dining

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

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

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

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

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

showing curiosity

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he had published a book on the subject.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

not any; not one

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, he had published a book on the subject.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Moreover, he had published a book on the subject.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

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

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Moreover, he had published a book on the subject.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

the rays of the sun

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

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

From this reading Mr. Briggerland, it seemed, had some other object in life than the regeneration of the criminal classes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

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

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

at the time that

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.

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

From this reading He was a sociologist--a loose title which covers a great deal of inquisitive investigation into other people's affairs.

which person or people

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

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

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading His name was on the title page and the book had been reviewed to his credit; though in truth he did no more than suggest the title, the work in question having been carried out by a writer on the subject who, for a consideration, had allowed Mr. Briggerland to adopt the child of his brain.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading On a morning when pale yellow sunlight brightened his dining-room, Mr. Briggerland put down his newspaper and looked across the table at his daughter.