used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
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 THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
BrainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And yet explanations had to be given with care.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Acts, like lawyers' deeds, do not care to be understood through and through.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Acts, like lawyers' deeds, do not care to be understood through and through.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading And yet explanations had to be given with care.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And yet explanations had to be given with care.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And yet explanations had to be given with care.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Acts, like lawyers' deeds, do not care to be understood through and through.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Acts, like lawyers' deeds, do not care to be understood through and through.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
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 THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
not in physical motion
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Acts, like lawyers' deeds, do not care to be understood through and through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Acts, like lawyers' deeds, do not care to be understood through and through.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It occurred about this time to the Ministry of Brains that more words were called for to explain both the Mental Progress Act recently passed and the Mind Training Act which was still a Bill.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet explanations had to be given with care.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading THE EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN It will be generally admitted that Acts are not good at explaining themselves, and call for words to explain them; many words, so many that it is at times wondered whether the Acts are worth it.
but in spite of that
From this reading For neither of these Acts seemed to have yet explained itself, or been explained, to the public, in such a manner as to give general satisfaction.
