Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

in actual fact

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

move towards

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

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

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

a period of 100 years

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

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 We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

a man of refinement

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

only a very short time before

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

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

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

in the recent past

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

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

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

a form of address for a man

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

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

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

not any; not one

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

owed as a debt

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

express in words

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

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

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

being five more than thirty

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

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

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now, it is hardly too strong to say, that in New England _every child possesses_ such means.

in the direction of

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

except if; if not

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

up to a particular time

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

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

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know that, at the present time, an attempt is making in the English Parliament to provide by law for the education of the poor, and that a gentleman of distinguished character (Mr. Brougham) has taken the lead in presenting a plan to government for carrying that purpose into effect.

(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 And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

at the time that

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

in or at the place that

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

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

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to find an instance to the contrary, unless where it should be owing to the negligence of the parent; and, in truth, the means are actually used and enjoyed by nearly every one.

produce a literary work

From this reading It is said that in England not more than _one child in fifteen_ possesses the means of being taught to read and write; in Wales, _one in twenty_; in France, until lately, when some improvement was made, not more than _one in thirty-five_.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading And yet, although the representatives of the three kingdoms listened to him with astonishment as well as delight, we hear no principles with which we ourselves have not been familiar from youth; we see nothing in the plan but an approach towards that system which has been established in New England for more than a century and a half.