AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A child loves his parent naturally.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
ANDREWnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading A child loves his parent naturally.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
deviatedverbUS /ˈdiːvieɪtɪd/
past form of “deviate” — turn aside; turn away from
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
HOWLAND
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From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was with the children of Andrew Howland.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A child loves his parent naturally.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
minglesverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/
third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading A child loves his parent naturally.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
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 A child loves his parent naturally.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was with the children of Andrew Howland.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His children were forced into the straight jacket of external consistency from their earliest infancy; and if they deviated from the right line in which they were required to walk, punishment was sure to follow.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ANDREW HOWLAND belonged to that class of rigid moralists who can tolerate in others no wanderings from the right way.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter may be harsh, and unreasonable; still the child will look up to him in weak dependence, while love mingles, like golden threads in a dark fabric, amid the fear and respect with which he regards him.
