adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
BooknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
commendsverbUS /kəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
sequestrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
superintended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Italian was studied a little, because the elder Goethe had made an Italian tour, and had collected some Italian books, and engravings by Italian masters.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Hebrew was studied a little, because Goethe the son had a fancy for it, partly with a view to theology, and partly because there was a Jewish quarter, gloomy and sequestrated, in the city of Frankfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many things were taught imperfectly, but all casually, and as chance suggested them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But apparently it was a zeal without knowledge.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Goethe, in his Memoirs, (Book VI.,) commends his father for the zeal with which he superintended the education of his children.
