lesson

n. [ OE. lessoun, F. leçon lesson, reading, fr. L. lectio a reading, fr. legere to read, collect. See Legend, and cf. Lection. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. 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.“ A smooth and pleasing lesson.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Emprinteth well this lesson in your mind. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A portion of Scripture read in divine service for instruction; as, here endeth the first lesson. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning. [ 1913 Webster ]

She would give her a lesson for walking so late. Sir. P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Mus.) An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study. [ 1913 Webster ]