used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
enfolds
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From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
exhaustivelyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzɑːstɪvli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
usually; as a rule
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
GIRL'SnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
on the contrary
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
Self-culture
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From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
that is looked for
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Self-culture” is a very large subject, and includes a great deal more than the culture of the mind.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And if our title seems rather like a vast floating garment, too voluminous for the slight form it enfolds, it must be remembered that culture is generally understood in the sense we have indicated.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Since beginning this series of articles it has occurred to us that it may be well to prevent a possible misconception of the scope of the title.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But these subjects are exhaustively dealt with from time to time by writers in THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER, so that our special work lies in the treatment of “culture” in its more usual acceptation—the cultivation of the intellect.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
æsthetic
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From this reading For instance, there is moral self-culture—physical self-culture—æsthetic self-culture—which, with other kinds of self-culture, should be zealously sought.
