used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
(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 PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
AURELIUSnoun
Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180)
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
conformableadjective
quick to comply
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
deem to be
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
DEWEYnounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
EPICTETUSnounUS /ˌepɪkˈtiːtəs/
Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
set up or found
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
librariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
MARCUS
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From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
not any; not one
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
a human being
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
SELECTIONnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It is obtained not by thinking about it and consciously aiming at it, but by considering and aiming at the conditions that lie back of it, and compel it.--JOHN DEWEY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
being of use or service
From this reading That is useful for every man which is conformable to his own constitution and nature.--MARCUS AURELIUS.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading I. THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN Now that the value of fairy tales in education has been made clear, let us consider some of those principles of selection which should guide the teacher, the mother, the father, and the librarian, in choosing the tale for the little child.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION FOR FAIRY TALES All our troubles come from doing that in which we have no interest.--EPICTETUS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Genuine interest means that a person has identified himself with, or found himself in, a certain course of activity.
