Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

-ing form of “analyze” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

from appearances alone

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

subject to appointment

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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

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surprising greatly

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

the past participle of “be”

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pertaining to biology or to life and living things

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

relating to or used in chemistry

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

someone who works in a coal mine

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-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

an institution created to conduct business

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characteristic of the present

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

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headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

divisible by two

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

at any time

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument

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having unexpected good fortune

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the act of giving

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

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

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

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

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

of or relating to the study of history

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a health facility where patients receive treatment

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

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

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that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

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plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

a public lecturer at certain universities

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established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

full of life and energy

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

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

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relating to the study or practice of medicine

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the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

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From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

and nothing more

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

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From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

on the contrary

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

unusual or striking

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

an educational institution

From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

the quality of being significant

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.

a male human offspring

From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.

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From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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

From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.

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

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

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From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

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

From this reading At some schools the lecturer on this subject is appointed apparently for the reason that he lacks the qualifications to lecture on any other.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One of his favorite devices for giving life and interest to a rather dry subject was that of analyzing and commenting upon contemporary cases as reported in the papers (always, of course, with a due regard to the legal and social proprieties); and it was in this way that I first became introduced to the astonishing series of events that was destined to exercise so great an influence on my own life.

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

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

characterized by variety

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

precisely as stated

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

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

From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Every remarkable case that had ever been reported he appeared to have at his fingers' ends; every fact--chemical, physical, biological, or even historical--that could in any way be twisted into a medico-legal significance, was pressed into his service; and his own varied and curious experiences seemed as inexhaustible as the widow's curse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with us it was very different: John Thorndyke was not only an enthusiast, a man of profound learning and great reputation, but he was an exceptional teacher, lively and fascinating in style and of endless resources.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading P. F. Collier & Son Company - New York The school of St. Margaret's Hospital was fortunate in its lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence, or Forensic Medicine, as it is sometimes described.