1851
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From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
1853
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From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
1874
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From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
1878
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From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
beneficiallyadverbUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəli/
in a beneficial manner
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
CARNEGIEnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
being joined in close association
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
curriculumnounUS /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
DEPARTMENTnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
DUNDEE
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From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
ETON
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From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
examinernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
EXHIBITIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
honourablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
with honor
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
HuxleynounUS /ˈhʌksli/
English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917)
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
INSTITUTEverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
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 On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
LISTERnounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
MUSEUMSnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
and nothing more
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
others
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From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
PREVENTIVEadjectiveUS /prɪˈventɪv/
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
ProfessorialadjectiveUS /ˌproʊfəˈsɔːriəl/
relating to or characteristic of professors
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
relinquishingnounUS /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/
a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
Roscoe
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From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
SCOTTISHnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A graduate in 1853, he acted as examiner in chemistry from 1874 to 1878.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
UNIVERSITIESnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This not only greatly enhanced their status, but reacted beneficially upon the general character of laboratory instruction throughout the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On relinquishing parliamentary work he became a member of the Senate, and took part in the movement for the reform of the University which led incidentally to the formation of an association of teachers and others for the promotion of a so-called Professorial University, of which Huxley was President.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—ETON COLLEGE—UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUNDEE—SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION—ROYAL COMMISSION OF THE 1851 EXHIBITION—CARNEGIE TRUST: SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES—SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE MUSEUMS—LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Roscoe was long and honourably connected with the University of London.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was largely through his action that practical laboratory work was included in the curriculum in chemistry for science degrees.
