used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
intentionally conceived
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
set up or found
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
INFANTnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading INFANT LITERATURE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
inverselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrsli/
in an inverse or contrary manner
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading INFANT LITERATURE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
maturest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
on one occasion
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
preëxisted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
preëxists
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From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
RudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rudiments and tendencies, which _might_ have found, sometimes by accidental, _do_ not find, sometimes under the killing frost of counter forces, _cannot_ find, their natural evolution.
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But not, therefore, is it true inversely, that all which preëxists in the child finds its development in the man.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading "_The child_," says Wordsworth, "_is father of the man;_" thus calling into conscious notice the fact, else faintly or not at all perceived, that whatsoever is seen in the maturest adult, blossoming and bearing fruit, must have preëxisted by way of germ in the infant.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes; all that is now broadly emblazoned in the man once was latent--seen or not seen--as a vernal bud in the child.
