adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
CatholicismnounUS /kəˈθɔːləsɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
FatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
Ferrer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
inculcateverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪt/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
Meunier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
Mlle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
ModernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Fate soon assisted him in realizing his great dream.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is said that mean souls can conceive of naught but mean ideas.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Mlle. Meunier, a pupil of Francisco Ferrer, and a lady of wealth, became interested in the Modern School project.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading When she died, she left Ferrer some valuable property and twelve thousand francs yearly income for the School.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading When we consider that the entire system of education in Spain is in the hands of the Catholic Church, and when we further remember the Catholic formula, "To inculcate Catholicism in the mind of the child until it is nine years of age is to ruin it forever for any other idea," we will understand the tremendous task of Ferrer in bringing the new light to his people.
