used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
abrogationnounUS /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
having companions or an escort
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
(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 Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
CHILDREN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHILDREN’S DAY.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHILDREN’S DAY.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
not any; not one
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
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 As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN’S DAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading There was neither undue familiarity nor too much restraint.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There was respect as well as affection on both sides, and a scrupulous concern for each other’s feelings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As it was a holiday, the children accompanied us on our walk, and we had further opportunity of observing the easy, natural relations which existed between them and their parents.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Evidently the children had all the rights they could appropriate to their advantage, while there was no abrogation of the privileges or the duties of the parents.
