adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
boarding-house
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From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
dowdynounUS /ˈdaʊdi/
British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
dyspepticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈspeptɪk/
suffering from dyspepsia
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
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 Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here and there, of course, there are exceptions, but as a class they are either dull, dowdy or dyspeptic.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is only fair to the rising generation of America to state that they are not to blame for this.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Indeed, they spare no pains at all to bring up their parents properly and to give them a suitable, if somewhat late, education.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading From its earliest years every American child spends most of its time in correcting the faults of its father and mother; and no one who has had the opportunity of watching an American family on the deck of an Atlantic steamer, or in the refined seclusion of a New York boarding-house, can fail to have been struck by this characteristic of their civilization.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.
