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A Treatise on Domestic Economy

Chapter LV · Chapter 55

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ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.
He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.
By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."
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A Treatise on Domestic Economy

Chapter LV · Chapter 55

Chapter 55 of A Treatise on Domestic Economy is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
/ɑːn ðə ˈmænədʒmənt ʌv jʌŋ ˈtʃɪldrən/
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In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.
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He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.
/hiː sez ðer ɪz noʊ ˈɡreɪtər ˈerər ɪn ðə ˈmænədʒmənt ʌv ˈtʃɪldrən ðæn ðæt ʌv ˈɡɪvɪŋ ðem ˈænəməl ˈdaɪət ˈveri ˈɜːrli/
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By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
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Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."
/ˈtʃɪldrən soʊ fed bɪˈkʌm ˈveri ˈlaɪəbəl tuː əˈtæks ʌv ˈfiːvər ənd ʌv ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən əˈfektɪŋ ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli ðə ˈmjuːkəs ˈmembreɪnz ənd ˈmiːzəlz ənd ðə ˈʌðər dɪˈziːzəz ˈɪnsədənt tuː ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ɑːr ˈdʒenərəli səˈvɪr ɪn ðer əˈtæk/

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coincide verb US /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/

go with, fall together

From this reading “In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.”

digestive adjective US /daɪˈdʒestɪv/

relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion

From this reading “By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.”

inflammation noun US /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading “Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."”

membranes noun US /ˈmembreɪnz/

plural of “membrane” — a thin pliable sheet of material

From this reading “Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."”

mucous adjective US /ˈmjuːkəs/

of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus

From this reading “Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."”

persevering adjective US /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading “By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.”

secretion noun US /səˈkriːʃən/

the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

secretions noun US /səˈkriːʃənz/

plural of “secretion” — the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

From this reading “By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.”

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affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/

arousing affect

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

attacknounUS /əˈtæk/

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

biliaryadjective

relating to or containing bile

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

CHILDRENnounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Clarke

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From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

coincideverbUS /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/

go with, fall together

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

digestiveadjectiveUS /daɪˈdʒestɪv/

relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/

impaired by diminution

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

Dr

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From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

errornounUS /ˈerər/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

fednounUS /fed/

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/

a single distinct event

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

MANAGEMENTnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/

the act of managing something

From this reading ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

membranesnounUS /ˈmembreɪnz/

plural of “membrane” — a thin pliable sheet of material

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

mucousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːkəs/

of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

OrdinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

overstimulating

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From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

PhysiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

QueennounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

secretionnounUS /səˈkriːʃən/

the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

secretionsnounUS /səˈkriːʃənz/

plural of “secretion” — the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Children, so fed, become very liable to attacks of fever, and of inflammation, affecting, particularly, the mucous membranes; and measles, and the other diseases incident to childhood, are generally severe in their attack."

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading He says, "There is no greater error in the management of children, than that of giving them animal diet very early.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading By persevering in the use of an overstimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions, immediately connected with, and necessary to, digestion, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clarke, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views, on one point, in which most physicians would coincide.

YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ON THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

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