used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
any thing at all
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
for the reason that
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
without stop or interruption
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
docketed
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From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
educateverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪt/
give an education to
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
EmilenounUS /eɪˈmiːl/
the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
divisible by two
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
a single distinct event
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
the act of using
From this reading Every incident stored and docketed itself somewhere in her consciousness for future use, and it was upon this hoard that she drew eventually with such astonishing effect.
precisely as stated
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beth was never taught anything thoroughly; very few girls were in her day.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her mind at this time, acting without conscious effort, was a mere photographic apparatus for the registration of impressions on the brain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rousseau in "Emile" chose a common capacity to educate, because, he said, genius will educate itself; but even genius would find its labours lightened by having been taught the use of some few tools, such as are supplied by the rudiments of a conventional education.
a late time of life
From this reading During the next two years, Beth continued to look on at life, with eyes wide open, deeply interested.
