1898
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From this reading 1898.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG FLAGELLANT.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
in the past
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
BELINDA
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showing who or what does the action
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centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
COOTE
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dictanounUS /ˈdɪktɑː/
plural of “dictum” — an authoritative declaration
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
diminishingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/
becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
dolournoun
(poetry) painful grief
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
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 EARLY EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG FLAGELLANT.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
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 Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG FLAGELLANT.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
FLAGELLANTnoun
a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG FLAGELLANT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
ten 10s
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
Jacques
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From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
immediately past
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: PRIVATELY PRINTED.
a female domestic
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG FLAGELLANT.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
and nothing more
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading LONDON: PRIVATELY PRINTED.
PRIVATELYadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading LONDON: PRIVATELY PRINTED.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
ROSAnounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading BY ROSA BELINDA COOTE.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
SalomonnounUS /ˈsæləmən/
American financier and American Revolutionary War patriot who helped fund the army during the American Revolution (1740?-1785)
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
shamedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪmd/
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
refrain from harming
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
precisely as stated
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
wallopverbUS /ˈwɑːləp/
hit hard
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
WhipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
a late time of life
From this reading Salomon said, in accents mild, Spare the rod and spoil the child; Be they man or be they maid, Whip and wallop ’em, Salomon said The dicta of the Wise Man concerning discipline have been the source of inexpressible dolour to children for very many centuries; and it has only been within the last sixty years that ferocity in the treatment of infants (I am speaking of English children, Jean Jacques Rousseau shamed the French out of the practice of beating their offspring, nearly a hundred years ago) has been gradually diminishing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG FLAGELLANT.
