used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
(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 Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
without stop or interruption
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
correlatingverbUS /ˈkɔːrəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “correlate” — to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
EnthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
divisible by two
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
of the present time and place
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
a message received and understood
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
ramifyverbUS /ˈræməfaɪ/
have or develop complicating consequences
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
an educational institution
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an idea has merit in it, for it is certain that lessons begun in the observation of living things and the phenomena of nature speedily ramify into language, reading, geography, history, and even mathematics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
from that place or that time
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE SCHOOL--(Continued) _Nature Study_ Nature study to be most valuable must be in reality the study of nature.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
at the time that
From this reading Its beginnings are in observation and experiment, but there comes a time when the child must go to books for information and enlightenment.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The purposes of nature study are to awaken a spirit of inquiry concerning things in the immediate vicinity and thence in wider fields; to develop observation, comparison and reason; to give interests that will charm the possessor through life; to introduce the elements of the natural sciences.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Enthusiasts have made the study of nature the basis of all school work, the correlating force in all studies.
