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The Historical Romances of Georg Ebers

Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.
Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.
But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.
His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.
Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.
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The Historical Romances of Georg Ebers

Chapter XL · Chapter 40

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FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.
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Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.
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But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.
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His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.
/hɪz moʊst mɑːrkt ˈpɑːstʃəleɪts wɜːr ðə ˌprezərˈveɪʃən ənd dɪˈveləpmənt ʌv ðə ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti ʌv ðə bɔɪz enˈtrʌstɪd tuː hɪz ker ənd ðer ˈtreɪnɪŋ ɪn ˈdʒɜːrmən ˈkerɪktər ənd ˈdʒɜːrmən ˈneɪtʃər fɔːr hiː biˈheld ðə sʌm ʌv ɔːl ðə treɪts ʌv ˈhaɪər ˈpjʊrər ˈmænhʊd juːˈnaɪtɪd ɪn ðoʊz ʌv ðə truː ˈdʒɜːrmən/
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Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.
/lʌv fɔːr ðə hɑːrt streŋkθ fɔːr ðə ˈkerɪktər siːmd tuː hɪm ðə ˈhaɪəst ɡɪfts wɪð wɪtʃ hiː kʊd enˈdaʊ hɪz ˈpjuːpəlz fɔːr laɪf/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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assistants noun US /əˈsɪstənts/

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.”

endow verb US /enˈdaʊ/

give qualities or abilities to

From this reading “Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.”

enterprises noun US /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.”

individuality noun US /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/

the quality of being individual

From this reading “His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.”

institute verb US /ˈɪnstətuːt/

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading “Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.”

postulates noun US /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪts/

plural of “postulate” — (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

From this reading “His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.”

preservation noun US /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading “His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.”

purer adjective US /ˈpjʊrər/

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading “His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.”

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aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/

possessing life

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

beheldverbUS /biˈheld/

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

DangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

EDUCATIONnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.

endowverbUS /enˈdaʊ/

give qualities or abilities to

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

FRIEDRICH

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From this reading FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.

Froebelnoun

German educator who founded the kindergarten system (1782-1852)

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

FROEBEL'S

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From this reading FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.

GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

IDEALadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/

the quality of being individual

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

Keilhau

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From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/

disregarded

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIEDRICH FROEBEL'S IDEAL OF EDUCATION.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

perilnounUS /ˈperəl/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

postulatesnounUS /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪts/

plural of “postulate” — (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But Froebel's purpose did not require the culture of physical strength.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

sumnounUS /sʌm/

a quantity of money

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

traitsnounUS /treɪts/

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading His most marked postulates were the preservation and development of the individuality of the boys entrusted to his care, and their training in German character and German nature; for he beheld the sum of all the traits of higher, purer manhood united in those of the true German.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Dangerous enterprises were of course forbidden, but the teachers of the institute neglected no means of training our bodies to endure every exertion and peril; for Froebel was still alive, and the ideal of education, for whose realization he had established the Keilhau school, had become to his assistants and followers strong and healthy realities.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Love for the heart, strength for the character, seemed to him the highest gifts with which he could endow his pupils for life.

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