Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

(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 No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

any thing at all

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

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

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

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

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

a young person of either sex

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

brought together in one place

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

divisible by two

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

assemble or get together

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

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

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

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

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

engage in

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

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

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

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 Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

not any; not one

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

and nothing more

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

cut with a saw

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

not in physical motion

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Now, the British Museum is the museum belonging to the nation, and instead of only certain things being collected, there are curious and valuable things belonging to every kind of study.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

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

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

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

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

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

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

in a vague way

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

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

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

during the time that

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

which person or people

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading No one man, however clever, could understand about all the things that he will find there; and as for a child appreciating even a small part of the treasures there collected, it is impossible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They wander along the corridors looking vaguely at the cases of precious and rare objects on every side; they are impressed by the size of the place, but they do not come to the Museum with the idea of looking for anything particular, and they go away without learning anything.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is a very wonderful place, so wonderful that few people understand what they see there.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

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

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Supposing a very clever man, who had travelled in many foreign countries, had begun while he was still young to gather together all the valuable and curious things he saw to make a little museum, that would be worth seeing; but probably it would be made up of only certain things that that particular man liked and understood.