used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
Catharine
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From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
CharacteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
carefully weighed
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
a female human offspring
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
a social unit living together
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
how
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From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Wordsworth—and here is the notable fact—was the first deliberately to conceive of childhood as a distinct, individual element of human life.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
and nothing more
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
coated with paint
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
unusual or striking
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading He drew images from his children and painted a deliberate portrait of his daughter Catharine, solemnly entitled, Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Before Wordsworth, the child, in literature, was almost wholly considered as one of a group, as a part of a family, and only those phases of childhood were treated which were obvious to the most careless observer.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
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 Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
a late time of life
From this reading “Three years she grew in sun and shower,” and “Wisdom and Spirit of the universe!”
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, though Wordsworth drew many suggestions from his own children and from those whom he saw in his walks, it is remarkable how little he regards children in their relation to parents in comparison of their individual and isolated existence.
