adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
DawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
fractionally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are certain parts of her nature which I shall trust to no one.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I know that all our growth is slow, but I wish to take the right steps if possible in the right direction; I wish my daughter to be wholly, not fractionally developed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day, while Dawn wandered over the hills, her father conversed with Miss Vernon on what to his mind constituted an education.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “I have seen so much misery,” he continued, “resulting from the inability of some women to make a home happy, that I have resolved if my child lives to years of maturity, all accomplishments shall give way, if need be, to this one thing, a thorough knowledge of domestic affairs.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her daily lessons, a knowledge respecting domestic affairs, a thorough comprehension of the making and cost of wearing apparel, and a due regard to proper attire, I shall trust to you, if you are competent to fill such a position, and I think you are.”
