AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
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 Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
Cocksmoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
Etheldred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
half-year
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
HandnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
KnowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
Memoriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
Stoneborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The invasion of Cocksmoor was not only interference with her own field of action, but it was dangerous to the improvement of her scholars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Etheldred had not answered her sister, but she did not feel at all secure that she should have anything to be thankful for, even if the school were built.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Ladies’ Committee were constantly at war with the mistresses, and that one was a veteran who endured them, or whom they could endure beyond her first half-year.
Wilmot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the departure of Mr. Wilmot, matters at Stoneborough National School had not improved, though the Misses Anderson talked a great deal about progress, science, and lectures.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Knowledge is second, not the first; A higher Hand must make her mild, If all be not in vain, and guide Her footsteps, moving side by side, With wisdom; like the younger child, For she is earthly of the mind, But knowledge heavenly of the soul.--In Memoriam.
