Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading HE CHOOSES A PROFESSION.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

anew

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

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From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading HE CHOOSES A PROFESSION.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

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

From this reading But such was not the fact.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

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

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

in a joyous manner

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HE CHOOSES A PROFESSION.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

and nothing more

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

more desirable than another

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading HE CHOOSES A PROFESSION.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

carry out

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

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

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

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

From this reading His parents were not only conscientious people, but sincerely religious, and really desirous of doing good.

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

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Here let us breathe, and happily introduce a course of learning, and ingenious studies."--_Shakspeare._ "The whole world cannot again prick out five such, take each one in his vein."--_Idem._ Having thus completed his classical studies, and come off, as we have seen, with the customary academic honors, the next subject of consideration at the domestic fireside was the choice of a profession.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They would, therefore, have preferred making him a clergyman, had he given evidence of piety.