used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
in actual fact
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
(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 It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
cannot
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From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading And what does it consist of?
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
contrariwiseadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what does it consist of?
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
GarynounUS /ˈɡeri/
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
Ind
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From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
engage in
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
a special situation
From this reading And it consists, secondly, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a sort of passion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
precisely as stated
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It consists, first, of a natural talent for dealing with children, for getting into their minds, for putting things in a way that they can comprehend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what does it consist of?
at the time that
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That ability to impart knowledge, it seems to me, has very little to do with technical method.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It may operate at full function without any technical method at all, and contrariwise, the most elaborate of technical methods, whether out of Switzerland, Italy or Gary, Ind., cannot make it operate when it is not actually present.
