used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading EDUCATION OF THE BODY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading For this purpose, the body needs discipline as well as the mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
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 The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
educatingverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “educate” — give an education to
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading EDUCATION OF THE BODY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For this purpose, the body needs discipline as well as the mind.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
not any; not one
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDUCATION OF THE BODY.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
by chance
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose, the body needs discipline as well as the mind.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But a moment’s reflection will show that no part of man more needs education than the body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDUCATION OF THE BODY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose, the body needs discipline as well as the mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For this purpose, the body needs discipline as well as the mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The design of education, as I have already said is, to form the character, and prepare us, in early life, for what we are to do in future.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will perhaps laugh at the idea of _educating_ the body.