accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
how long something has existed
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The first we have already indicated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
cannot
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From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
co-education
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From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
promote over another
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first we have already indicated.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
of great significance or value
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The first we have already indicated.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
any competition
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
retiring-point
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From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, by the age of eighteen, the reasons against the co-education of the sexes have ceased to exist, and imperative reasons in its favor have come into play.
uncontrolledadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/
not being under control; out of control
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This cannot be carried on by private teachers, in isolated classes, under uncontrolled authorities.
UniversitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
except if; if not
From this reading Unless the education of girls be continued beyond the conventional retiring-point of eighteen, and unless they be permitted access to the State Universities, they cannot participate in the highest intellectual education of the race.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first we have already indicated.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It must be public, national, supreme--for it represents the collective intellectual force of the nation; it is the work of society, and fits for society; and the social influences presiding over its instruction are as important as is the technical knowledge conveyed in its system.
