60
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From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
73
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From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
affirmsverbUS /əˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
don't
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From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
a social unit living together
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is he wrong when (ix.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is he wrong when (ix.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
ixnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Is he wrong when (ix.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
moralistnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪst/
a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
a special situation
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Or does he let his satirical temper carry him too far when he says, in describing the happiness of family life (iii.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading 73) he affirms love to be vain and selfish?
at the time that
From this reading Is he wrong when (ix.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Alas! as long as there is a wrong side to the most beautiful things, it is in vain to forbid the poet to show it to us, let the moralist groan as he will.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Is he wrong when (ix.
but in spite of that
From this reading 60): "Yet a fine family is a fine thing (Provided they don't come in after dinner); 'Tis beautiful to see a matron bring Her children up (if nursing them don't thin her)."
