Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

feel admiration for

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

later than; following

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

of short duration or distance

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

highest in quality

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

an established custom

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

to make better

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

-ing form of “memorize” — commit to memory; learn by heart

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

and nothing more

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

make strong or stronger

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If the practice is begun early enough children will form the habit of learning those things which they like, and such a habit is of greatest value.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Moreover, it frequently happens that some of the inspiring thoughts which children have learned become rules of action to them in after life.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

without awareness

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

precisely as stated

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.

(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 MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MEMORIZING Whenever children are interested in any selection, it is well to encourage them to commit it to memory, if it be brief, or if they find in it phrases or sentences which seem to them beautiful or filled with meaning.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

the act of creating written works

From this reading By a show of interest, however, the parents may, without difficulty, lead the children to learn a great deal of the best literature, and thus not only strengthen their knowledge but improve their style of writing as well, for unconsciously the young will follow the style of those whom they admire.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading If, however, the young people are driven to memorizing selections of any kind, the practice is of little value, and it is likely to create a prejudice against the very things for which they should feel admiration.