01 n. Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something, as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learne…
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Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something, as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time.
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That which is learned or taught by an express effort; instruction derived from precept, experience, observation, or deduction; a precept; a doctrine; as, to take or give a lesson in drawing.“Emprinteth well this lesson in your mind.” — Chaucer.
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A portion of Scripture read in divine service for instruction; as, here endeth the first lesson.
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A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.“She would give her a lesson for walking so late.” — Sir. P. Sidney.
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An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.(Mus.)