the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
conjointlyadverb
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Hours were devoted to this work.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
divisible by two
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
FrequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hours were devoted to this work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
the act of departing
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
and nothing more
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
orangnoun
large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
others
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From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
SAVAGESnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
carry out
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hours were devoted to this work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hours were devoted to this work.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
under normal conditions
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEEING THE FIRST SAVAGES George's patience in teaching Angel was most commendable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hours were devoted to this work.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Frequent tests were made by George and the Professor, acting in concert, as this phase of the education greatly interested the latter, to ascertain whether the orang performed the services from an understanding of the meaning of the words, or whether it proceeded merely from the constant repetitions of the words and acts conjointly.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Such words as "come," "go," "take this," and others usually employed, were fully comprehended, and the names of Harry and the Professor were understood.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hours were devoted to this work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even before leaving home the animal would recognize certain sounds, and performed many acts at the word of command.
