used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
AIMSnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
without doubt or question
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
DRAMATIZATIONnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
EDUCATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
enrichingverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
set up or found
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
of great significance or value
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
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 The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
pupil's
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From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
an educational institution
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
self-expressionnounUS /ˌselfɪkˈspreʃən/
the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
subject-matter
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From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Subject-matter is so presented that the important ideas stand out clearly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading The public school has found it to be one of the most effective methods for enriching the pupil's ideas of given units of subject-matter and for leading to the establishment of permanent interests and of habitual modes of action.
the act of using
From this reading The use of dramatization in the school in order to accomplish these ends finds its justification in certain fundamental principles of teaching.
utilizingverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “utilize” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
vitalizingadjective
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading EDUCATIONAL AIMS IN DRAMATIZATION Dramatization is not commonly recognized as a means of vitalizing the religious education of children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These ideas are mastered by utilizing them in some form of activity which leads to self-expression on the part of the children.
