used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
any person at all
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
bibliographynounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
contradictsverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkts/
third-person singular of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
the act of giving
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
engage in
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
the force of workers available
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
powerlessnessnounUS /ˈpaʊərləsnəs/
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
strengthensverbUS /ˈstreŋθənz/
third-person singular of “strengthen” — make strong or stronger
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The danger of a one-sided education through books is that most books, especially those composed at the end of an era, and at the university, are antiquated.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fact that the same books do not make the same impression, nor have the same effect upon all, shows their relative powerlessness to convert anybody.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus we seem to be educated with preconceived views, and the book which strengthens, expresses and develops these makes an impression on us.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
which person or people
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For example, we call the criticism with which we agree good; the criticism which contradicts our views is bad.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading BOOKS AND THE STAGE The history of the development of a soul can be sometimes written by giving a simple bibliography; for a man who lives in a narrow circle and never meets great men personally, seeks to make their acquaintance through books.
