adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
morning-glory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
symmetricaladjectiveUS /səˈmetrɪkəl/
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many parents reproach themselves for not having enforced their own convictions on their children in the face of every inborn antagonism they encountered.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
tougher-fibred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
uncoilverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɔɪl/
unwind or untwist
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
unwindverbUS /ənˈwaɪnd/
reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Look at the flower of a morning-glory the evening before the dawn which is to see it unfold.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The delicate petals are twisted into a spiral, which at the appointed hour, when the sunlight touches the hidden springs of its life, will uncoil itself and let the day into the chamber of its virgin heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the spiral must unwind by its own law, and the hand that shall try to hasten the process will only spoil the blossom which would have expanded in symmetrical beauty under the rosy fingers of morning.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We may take a hint from Nature's handling of the flower in dealing with young souls, and especially with the souls of young girls, which, from their organization and conditions, require more careful treatment than those of their tougher-fibred brothers.
