used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
developement
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From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading REMEDIES FOR THE PRECEDING DIFFICULTIES.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REMEDIES FOR THE PRECEDING DIFFICULTIES.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
having a point
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
PRECEDINGadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading REMEDIES FOR THE PRECEDING DIFFICULTIES.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
REMEDIESnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading REMEDIES FOR THE PRECEDING DIFFICULTIES.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
an educational institution
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
stimulationnounUS /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
the act of arousing an organism to action
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REMEDIES FOR THE PRECEDING DIFFICULTIES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They should never be confined, at any employment, more than an hour at a time; and this confinement should be followed by sports in the open air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
under normal conditions
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the first place, the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood; and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.
at the time that
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Having pointed out the peculiar responsibilities of American women, and the peculiar embarrassments which they are called to encounter, the following suggestions are offered, as remedies for such difficulties.
a late time of life
From this reading As a general rule, daughters should not be sent to school before they are six years old; and, when they are sent, far more attention should be paid to their physical developement, than is usually done.
