Chapter II

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

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

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The value of this improvement is apparent to you, but not to the child.

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

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The value of this improvement is apparent to you, but not to the child.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The value of this improvement is apparent to you, but not to the child.

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

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

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From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

the organ of sight

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading The value of this improvement is apparent to you, but not to the child.

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

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

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

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

small in range or scope

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

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

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

and nothing more

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

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

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

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

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

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

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Professor Compayre tells us that babies see only objects in front of them, not to the right or to the left, and only objects that are at short range.

the act of using

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading The fact that the eye, for example, needs development is illustrated by the limited usefulness of this organ in infants.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The value of this improvement is apparent to you, but not to the child.

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

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Conscious effort upon the part of your children will lead them to more rapid development, and to the possibility of far greater power and usefulness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

a late time of life

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your present capacity in the use of this sense organ, and the accuracy with which you use it, is the result of the development of past years.