Chapter VI

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

moving forward

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

(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 Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

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

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

plural of “aptitude” — inherent ability

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

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

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

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

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

a weight that balances another weight

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

obtain

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

something that is lost

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

plural of “modern” — a contemporary person

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

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From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

the quality of being superior

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

express in words

From this reading But the museums and galleries and ancient buildings sometimes tell a different tale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

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

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Some such reflections as these passed through my mind as I sauntered about the ancient village of Highgate, having arrived in the neighbourhood nearly an hour too early.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading By them we are made aware that these same “rude forefathers” were endowed with certain powers and aptitudes that seem to be denied to the present generation.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

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

From this reading Marion D’Arblay at Home Most of us have, I imagine, been conscious at times of certain misgivings as to whether the Progress of which we hear so much has done for us all that it is assumed to have done; whether the undoubted gain of advancing knowledge has not a somewhat heavy counterpoise of loss.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.

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

From this reading We moderns are accustomed to look upon a world filled with objects that would have made our forefathers gasp with admiring astonishment; and we are accordingly a little puffed up by our superiority.