Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

present in great quantity

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

-ing form of “abuse” — treat badly

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

an occurrence of something

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

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

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

an act that fails

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

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

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

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

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

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

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

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

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

chronic ill health

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

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 Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

United States naval officer and historian (1840-1914)

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

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 A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

the force of workers available

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

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

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

an amount of time

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

never-ceasing

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

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

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

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

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

the act of using

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

being of use or service

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

precisely as stated

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

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

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

be dressed in

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

which person or people

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There is not one, of whom I have heard, whose case does not wear on the face of it decidedly other causes than "persistent study."

belonging to which person

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few, but very few, of the large number, are invalids, but there is not one whose case does not furnish me with abundant evidence of many more probable causes of invalidism, than over-study.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Some have learned to use the world as not abusing it, and are turning wealth and its advantages that have come to them, to useful, noble purposes.

a late time of life

From this reading Dr. Mahan, who was the first, and for fifteen years, President of Oberlin College, has since been for nearly as long a period the President of Adrian College, in this State.

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

From this reading He says that, during his connection with Oberlin, the proportion of young men to young women who entered upon the course, and failed to complete it on account of failure of health, under the strain of thought and study, was at least _two to one_.