Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

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

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

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

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

for the reason that

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

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From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

past form of “degenerate” — grow worse

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

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

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

to or in any or all places

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

set up or found

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

of or relating to genealogy

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

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

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

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

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

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 Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

plural of “savant” — someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

not in physical motion

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

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

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

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

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There is no aristocracy in Norway, however; still, though the democracy everywhere rules, that does not prevent it from being aristocratic to the highest degree.

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

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

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

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All are equals upon an exalted plane instead of a low one.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

precisely as stated

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

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

From this reading Numerous proofs of this fact, indeed, are to be found in the ancestral names which are identical in both countries.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even in the humblest hut may be found a genealogical tree which has not degenerated in the least because it has sprung up anew in humble soil; and the walls are adorned with the proud blazons of the feudal lords from whom these plain peasants are descended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without being very deeply versed in ethnography, one may be strongly inclined to believe, in common with many _savants_, that a close relationship exists between the leading families of the English aristocracy and the oldest families of Scandinavia.