used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
an opposing military force
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
hydra-headed
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From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
INDOLENCEnoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading INDOLENCE.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
come together
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
as might be expected
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
win a victory over
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
paralyzesverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading An aversion to effort paralyzes every noble desire, and defeats every attempt at advancement.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no greater enemy to improvement than an indolent spirit.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is not a single point, in the process of education, at which this hydra-headed monster will not meet you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are naturally indolent, you must put on resolution to overcome it, and strive against it with untiring vigilance.
