used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
adoptsverbUS /əˈdɑːpts/
third-person singular of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
equally
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
(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 It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
casketnounUS /ˈkæskət/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
CLOTHINGnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading CLOTHING.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
power to direct or determine
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
a female human offspring
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
put on clothes
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
a social unit living together
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
of great significance or value
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
not divisible by two
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
overborne
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From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
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 It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
an amount of time
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
at the time that
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
in or at the place that
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
which person or people
From this reading The greatest protection against such an emergency is to train a child to understand the construction of her own body, and to impress upon her, in early days, her obligations to the invisible Friend and Guardian of her life, the “Former of her body and the Father of her spirit,” who has committed to her care so precious and beautiful a casket.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The mother is often so overborne that, in spite of her better wishes, the daughter adopts modes of dress alike ruinous to health and to beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a difficult duty for parents and teachers to contend with the power of fashion, which at this time of a young girl’s life is frequently the ruling thought, and when to be out of the fashion, to be odd and not dress as all her companions do, is a mortification and grief that no argument or instructions can relieve.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There is no duty of those persons having control of a family where principle and practice are more at variance than in regulating the dress of young girls, especially at the most important and critical period of life.
