Chapter III

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

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From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

a message received and understood

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

the literary culture

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

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

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

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

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)

From this reading EXPERIENCE proves that pictures are the best media for conveying information at the outset of tuition.

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From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

(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 So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

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

From this reading OF THE MANNER BY WHICH GENTS ARE KNOWN.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So, we will teach those not yet well up in the manner, by pictures, how they may know the Gents.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The finest specimens may be seen in the coloured “Fashions,” with which certain comically-disposed tailors adorn their windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

but in spite of that

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading Hence, in the study of Natural History, for instance, tyros learn the animals with their letters: their hornbooks have zoological alphabets, coloured in tints more or less eccentric; and, although led away by the representations, they sometimes read “A for donkey, B for great cow, C for poor puss,” yet, on the whole, the way is a good one.