adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
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 As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
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 And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
PERSONSnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
TidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As fast as one thing is attained, another plan is projected; and so they go on, mounting up from one achievement to another all through life.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Now that she had attained one grand point in learning to read, she ventured on another and far more difficult enterprise.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And this enterprising spirit begins to be developed at a very early age in children.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tidy was one of these active little beings, full of business, never unhappy for want of something to do; and besides the ordinary and more trivial occupations of the outer life, her spirit or inner life had ever a dear, cherished object before it, which engrossed her thoughts, taxed her capabilities, and raised her above the degraded level of her companions in servitude.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PERSONS of will and energy generally have some distinct object before them which they are striving to reach,--something of importance to be gained or done.
