adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "His labours were not entirely unproductive.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
FindingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
inculcationnoun
teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "His labours were not entirely unproductive.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "His labours were not entirely unproductive.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
Reichardt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
unproductiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/
not producing or capable of producing
From this reading "His labours were not entirely unproductive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Finding we made fair progress in this way, we commenced developing our real object, the inculcation of Christian sentiments.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "His labours were not entirely unproductive.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "His reputation had now grown so great, that whatever he required was readily granted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He first desired to have some children sent him; to learn those things which had enabled him to do so much good, and this having been readily sanctioned, we opened a school for girls and boys, in which we taught the first elements of a civilised education.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This meeting with no opposition, and Reichardt having established a powerful influence over the entire community, he next proceeded with the parents, and earnestly strove to induce them to embrace the profession of Christianity.
