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Letters to His Son, 1750 On the Fine Art of

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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LONDON, June 11, O. S.
1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.
His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.
You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.
It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.
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Letters to His Son, 1750 On the Fine Art of

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Letters to His Son, 1750 On the Fine Art of is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LONDON, June 11, O. S.
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1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.
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His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.
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You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.
/juː wɪl əbˈzɜːrv ðæt ðə ˈmɑːnɑːrki wɪtʃ hiː hæz ɪn hɪz aɪ ɪz fræns ɪn ˈmɑːnɑːrkiz ðə ˈprɪnsəpəl bræntʃ ʌv ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən ɪz nɑːt tɔːt ɪn ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz ɔːr əˈkædəmiz/
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It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

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academies noun US /əˈkædəmiz/

plural of “academy” — a secondary school (usually private)

From this reading “You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.”

colleges noun US /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading “You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.”

commences verb US /kəˈmensəz/

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.”

despotic adjective US /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading “1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.”

monarchies noun US /ˈmɑːnɑːrkiz/

plural of “monarchy” — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading “You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.”

monarchy noun US /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/

an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading “You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.”

transcribing verb US /trænˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading “His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.”

treats noun US /triːts/

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading “1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.”

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From this reading LONDON, June 11, O. S.

1750

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From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

academiesnounUS /əˈkædəmiz/

plural of “academy” — a secondary school (usually private)

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

branchnounUS /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

DenounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

democratical

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From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

desnounUS /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/

belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/

to or in any or all places

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

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

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

FRIENDnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading LONDON, June 11, O. S.

kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

l'Esprit

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From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

Lois

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From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON, June 11, O. S.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

monarchicaladjective

having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

monarchiesnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrkiz/

plural of “monarchy” — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

monarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/

an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

Montesquieunoun

French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading LONDON, June 11, O. S.

observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

preceptornoun

teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/

considered individually

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading LONDON, June 11, O. S.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

transcribingverbUS /trænˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

treatsnounUS /triːts/

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

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From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading You will observe that the monarchy which he has in his eye is France:-- "In monarchies, the principal branch of education is not taught in colleges or academies.

whompronounUS /huːm/

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

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It commences, in some measure, at our setting out in the world; for this is the school of what we call honor, that universal preceptor, which ought everywhere to be our guide.

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading His chapter upon the education proper for the monarchical I thought worth transcribing and sending to you.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 1750 MY DEAR FRIEND: The President Montesquieu (whom you will be acquainted with at Paris), after having laid down in his book, 'De l'Esprit des Lois', the nature and principles of the three different kinds of government, viz, the democratical, the monarchical, and the despotic, treats of the education necessary for each respective form.

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