1907
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1908
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1909
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1910
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1912
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1913
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1914
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY PORTER LANDER MACCLINTOCK, A.M.
(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 Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PORTER LANDER MACCLINTOCK, A.M.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading TO A. C. D.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
LaboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
LANDERnounUS /ˈlændər/
a town in central Wyoming
From this reading BY PORTER LANDER MACCLINTOCK, A.M.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
lecturingnounUS /ˈlektʃərɪŋ/
teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading BY PORTER LANDER MACCLINTOCK, A.M.
MACCLINTOCK
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
march in a procession
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
PORTERnounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading BY PORTER LANDER MACCLINTOCK, A.M.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
an educational institution
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
unconcealable
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From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Published November 1907 Second Impression October 1908 Third Impression September 1909 Fourth Impression November 1910 Fifth Impression March 1912 Sixth Impression October 1913 Seventh Impression November 1914 TO W. D. M.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
at the time that
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, all the material bears the unconcealable marks of its origin as lectures, it being extremely difficult to turn into decorous chapters in a book, stuff which first took shape as spontaneous and informal lectures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
a late time of life
From this reading This book had its origin in several years of experience and experiment in teaching classes in literature in the Laboratory School of the University of Chicago, when that fruitful venture in education was being conducted by Professor John Dewey; in many years of private reading with children; and in many years of lecturing to teachers of children.
