used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
how long something has existed
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
(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 Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
divisible by two
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
fledglings
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From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
an established custom
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
and nothing more
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The pity is, not that we have such a habit, but that, having had it for centuries, we are now letting it go at the bidding of mere popular prejudice.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
swaggeringadjectiveUS /ˈswæɡərɪŋ/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This being so, what is there to be said against this habit of ours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our old English habit of mind wants fortifying: we should push back the age at which a man is entitled to public notice and let our youngsters do their swaggering in private or among their brother fledglings.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We are not cruel to the young, but we are certainly kind to the old.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nothing could be better, for even supposing that a few youngsters here and there suffer from our neglect, they have only to grow old to remedy it, and if they have not persistence enough to keep on steadily increasing their ages, they are not the men for us.
