used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
a quantity of money
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND SON.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
biographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
a youthful male person
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
a young person of either sex
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
divisible by two
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
yet to be or coming
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
how
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From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
the force of workers available
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND SON.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
by chance
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
a male human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND SON.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
the act of using
From this reading Perhaps its constant use in the old Saxon translation of the Bible has thrown a halo of sanctity over the homely word, for no names in Scripture have been more honoured than those of the mothers of holy men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading There is something in the old Saxon word "mother" which seems to convey more of love and dignity, and to command a greater amount of respect, than any of its substitutes in other languages.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading In our own biographies of great and good men, how often to the mother's influence over her boy, from even the days of infancy, can be traced the high principles, the noble character, and the great worth of the man!
a late time of life
From this reading Most truly has it been said that the future of a child depends upon the training of the first five years of his life.
