allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, as I say, I triumphed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
Ecole
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From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as I say, I triumphed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, as I say, I triumphed.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading However, as I say, I triumphed.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
sub-lieutenants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are called “dried fruits”; Napoleon made sub-lieutenants of them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
To-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day the “dried fruits” constitute an enormous loss of capital to families and of time to individuals.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading However, as I say, I triumphed.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know that scholars whose conceptions are slow, or who are temporarily disabled from excess of mental work, are allowed to remain at the Ecole three years instead of two; they then become the object of suspicions little favorable to their capacity.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This often compels young men, who might later show superior capacity, to leave the school without being employed, simply because they could not meet the final examination with the full scientific knowledge required.
