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Literature in the Elementary School
Literature in the Elementary School

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of Literature in the Elementary School is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.
It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.
There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.
The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.
They do not demand further activity.
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Literature in the Elementary School

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of Literature in the Elementary School is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.
/ðə rɪˈtɜːrn frʌm ðə ˈtʃɪldrən ðə dɪˈskʌʃən mʌst ˈnætʃərəli ˈlɪmət ˌɪtˈself ˈlɑːrdʒli tuː ðə ˌɪˈmiːdiːət rɪˈtɜːrn ðæt wiː meɪ æsk ʌv ðə ˈtʃɪldrən frʌm ðer ˈlesənz ɪn ˈlɪtərətʃər sɪns ɪt ɪz nɑːt ˈpɑːsəbəl tuː duː mɔːr ðæn hɪnt æt ðer ˈʌltəmət ɪˈfekts/
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It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.
/ɪt ɪz ʌv kɔːrs ə ˈmætər ʌv ˌpedəˈɡɑːdʒɪkəl mərˈæləti tuː æsk frʌm ðem sʌm ˌɪˈmiːdiːət ənd ˈpræktəkəl rɪˈtɜːrn ɔːr sʌm ˈæktʃəwəl ˈlɪtəreri ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz tuː ðə ˈlesənz/
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There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.
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The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.
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They do not demand further activity.
/ðeɪ duː nɑːt dɪˈmænd ˈfɜːrðər ækˈtɪvəti/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

aesthetic adjective US /esˈθetɪk/

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

From this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

constitute verb US /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/

form or compose

From this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

contributions noun US /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading “It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.”

modifications noun US /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading “There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.”

pedagogical adjective US /ˌpedəˈɡɑːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to pedagogy

From this reading “It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.”

psychic adjective US /ˈsaɪkɪk/

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

stimulation noun US /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/

the act of arousing an organism to action

From this reading “There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.”

symphony noun US /ˈsɪmfəni/

a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

From this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

fine arts adjective + noun

the study and creation of visual works of art

In this reading “There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.”

passes through verb + particle counted as “pass through”

make a passage or journey from one place to another

In this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.”

RETURN FROM verb + particle

In this reading “THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.”

beautiful piece adjective + noun

In this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

in literature preposition + noun

In this reading “THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.”

experience in verb + particle

In this reading “The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.”

All words in this reading · 97

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/

any specific behavior

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

aestheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

artsnounUS /ɑːrts/

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

CHILDRENnounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/

form or compose

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/

close interaction

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading They do not demand further activity.

discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

eventuateverb

come out in the end

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading They do not demand further activity.

higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

hintnounUS /hɪnt/

an indirect suggestion

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/

of the present time and place

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

modificationsnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

odenounUS /oʊd/

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

pedagogicaladjectiveUS /ˌpedəˈɡɑːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to pedagogy

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

stimulationnounUS /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/

the act of arousing an organism to action

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

symphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/

a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

tasteverbUS /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is, of course, a matter of pedagogical morality to ask from them some immediate and practical return, or some actual literary contributions to the lessons.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are certain modifications of the modern doctrine that every stimulation of the mind or the emotions should eventuate in activity--modifications that apply to all the fine arts.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE CHILDREN The discussion must naturally limit itself largely to the immediate return that we may ask of the children from their lessons in literature; since it is not possible to do more than hint at their ultimate effects.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The aesthetic experience is a complete experience in itself; the apprehension, the enjoyment, and the final appreciation which one passes through in his contact with a beautiful piece of art--a picture, a symphony, an ode--constitute a complete psychic experience; they eventuate in a better taste, a higher ideal, the record of a pure and noble joy.

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