used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
in actual fact
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It tests the judgments and feelings.
in a free manner
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
FROEBELnoun
German educator who founded the kindergarten system (1782-1852)
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It tests the judgments and feelings.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
refreshesverbUS /rɪˈfreʃɪz/
third-person singular of “refresh” — refresh one's memory
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
plural of “story” — 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 THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
story-teller
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From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
carry out
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
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 THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading It tests the judgments and feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TELLING OF FAIRY TALES The telling of stories refreshes the mind as a bath refreshes the body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It gives exercise to the intellect and its powers.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The story-teller must wholly take into himself the life of which he speaks, must let it live and operate in himself freely.
but in spite of that
From this reading He must reproduce it whole and undiminished, yet stand superior to life as it actually is.--FROEBEL.
