used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading CHARACTERS IN THE MICROCOSM MRS.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
CRAIGIEnounUS /ˈkreɪɡi/
English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
a social unit living together
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
set up or found
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
hardeningnounUS /ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ/
abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARACTERS IN THE MICROCOSM MRS.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
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 Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
MICROCOSMnounUS /ˈmaɪkrəkɑːzəm/
a miniature model of something
From this reading CHARACTERS IN THE MICROCOSM MRS.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHARACTERS IN THE MICROCOSM MRS.
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
unusual or striking
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Indeed, his early life may be compared to that of John Stuart Mill, although he escaped the hardening and narrowing influences which marred the austere educational system of the Mill family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARACTERS IN THE MICROCOSM MRS.
Theodore
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From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CRAIGIE has recently protested against the metropolitan fable that London enjoys a monopoly of culture, and has reminded us that in the provinces may be found a great part of the intellectual energy of the nation.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
WattsnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
Watts-Dunton's
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From this reading Mr. Watts-Dunton’s father was in many respects a very remarkable man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be hard to find a more intellectual environment than that in which Theodore Watts grew up.
