adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
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 My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
consolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
starting-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to build up a new educational machine altogether for the governing class out of a consolidated system of special public service schools.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I could have begun my plan from the Admiralty or the War Office quite as easily as from the Education Office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not see what harm I can do now by laying bare the purpose of the political combinations I was trying to effect.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My educational scheme was indeed the starting-point of all the big project of conscious public reconstruction at which I aimed.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I meant to get to work upon this whatever office I was given in the new government.
