used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
in the past
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
class-room
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From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading WELLESLEY COLLEGE.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
gainsayverbUS /ˈɡeɪnseɪ/
take exception to
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
for this reason
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
not any; not one
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
literature in metrical form
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
any competition
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
starting-point
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From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "The plaintive numbers flow For old, unhappy, far-off things, And battles long ago."
the act of using
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For love is the surest guarantee of extended and independent study, and we teachers are the first to admit that the class-room is but the vestibule to education.
WELLESLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WELLESLEY COLLEGE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Probably no teacher of English literature in our schools or colleges would gainsay the statement that the chief aim of such instruction is to awaken in the student a genuine love and enthusiasm for the higher forms of prose, and more especially for poetry.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading So in beginning the critical study of English poetry it seems reasonable to use as a starting-point the early ballads, belonging as they do to the youth of our literature, to the youth of our English race, and hence appealing with especial power to the youth of the human heart.
