used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
a young person of either sex
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
a social unit living together
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
Forster
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From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
of great significance or value
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
injudiciousadjectiveUS /ˌɪndʒʌˈdɪʃəs/
lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
as might be expected
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To the individual, to the family, to the State, the education of the rising generation is a question of primary importance.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
create by training and teaching
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
transition-stage
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From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
precisely as stated
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plato began the education of the citizens of his ideal Republic from the very hour of their birth; the nursing child was taken from the mother lest injudicious treatment should mar, in the slightest degree, the perfection of the future warrior.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So much depends on the first impressions of childhood, on the first training of the tender shoot, that it has always been acknowledged, from Solomon to Forster, that to "train up a child in the way he should go" is among the most important duties of fathers and citizens.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IN every transition-stage of the world's history the question of education naturally comes to the front.
