Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

in addition

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

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

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

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

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

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

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

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

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

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

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

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

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

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From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

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

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

and nothing more

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

past form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

an educational institution

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Back somewhere in the line of descent his paternal ancestors had been of English blood, and he was proud of the heroism, the spirit and the energy which had made Great Britain one of the mighty nations of the earth.

not in physical motion

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

in the direction of

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.

the act of using

From this reading Pen made good use of his leisure time at Lowbridge.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

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

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading There was no night school there, but the courses of a correspondence school were available, and through that medium he learned much, not only of that which pertained to his calling as a textile worker, but of that also which pertained to general science and broad culture.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The working out of the idea of democracy in a country like England which still retained its monarchical form and much of its aristocratic flavor, was a theme on which he dwelt with particular pleasure.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading History had a special fascination for him; the theory of government, the struggles of the peoples of the old world toward light and liberty.