Chapter XIV

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

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

later than; following

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

a cherished desire

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

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

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

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

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

(poetic, literary) quickly

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

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

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

relating to the process of education

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

promote over another

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

completed to perfection

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

with gloom

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

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

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

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

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

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

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

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

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

a small handbook

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

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

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

very generous

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

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

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

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

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

communicate vividly

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

an educational institution

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

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

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

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

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

(law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

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From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

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

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

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

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

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

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading It had become known among the friends of the trustees that during these prosperous times the fund for the educational project had grown apace, and was now estimated to be from five to six millions of dollars.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading "So that's their game!" he exclaimed to Helen gloomily, seeing in this move an unexpected check to his ambition.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

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

From this reading Rumor had it that the Powers Jackson trust was about to be fulfilled.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One morning, not long after Helen's confinement, Jackson read aloud from the newspaper an item to the effect that negotiations were under way with the university.

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

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was understood that some of the trustees were in favor of handing over this munificent bequest to a large local university, with the stipulation that a part of the money should be devoted to maintaining a school on the West Side where some form of manual training or technology should be taught.