Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

a share set aside for a specific purpose

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

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

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

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

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

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From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

for the reason that

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

a desirable state

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

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

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

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

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

come together

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

plural of “nuisance” — (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

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

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

restore to a previous or better condition

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

except for; apart from

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

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

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A local authority of this kind would confer a great boon upon the agricultural poor if they could renovate the old idea of a common.

being of use or service

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Allotment grounds are most useful, but they do not meet every want.

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

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.

which person or people

From this reading The better class of cottagers, who have contrived to save a little money, often try to keep a cow, and before the road surveyors grew so strict, they had little difficulty in doing so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

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

From this reading The moral nuisances of drunkenness, gambling, and bad language at the corners of the streets and cross-roads had best be left to the law to deal with, though the influence of a local council in reproof and caution would undoubtedly be considerable.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading But if a bathing-place, an out-of-doors gymnasium, and such things, were established, these evils would almost disappear, because the younger inhabitants would have something to amuse themselves with; at present they have nothing whatever.