actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
AssumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
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From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
rigorsnounUS /ˈrɪɡərz/
plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
secretivenessnounUS /ˈsiːkrətɪvnəs/
characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes)
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Assuming, in his own mind, that Andrew's will had been permitted to gain strength ere an effort had been made to control it, Mr. Howland resolved not to fall into this error in the case of the children who followed; and, assuredly, he did not.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The other children--there were three beside Andrew--being different in character, were more easily subdued under the imperious will of their father, whom they feared more than they loved.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE boy recovered, in due time, from his injuries, but there was no manifest change in his character, nor was there any relaxing of the iron hand of authority with which his father sought to hold him back from evil.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It is no matter of wonder that he grew hardened and reckless as he grew older; nor that, to avoid punishment, he sought refuge in lying, secretiveness, and deceit.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
wrong-doing
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From this reading Through the rigors of unfailing punishment for every act of wrong-doing, they were forced into the way he would have them go, and though rebellion was often in their hearts, it was rare, indeed, that it found its way into act, except when there was the utmost certainty that their misconduct would not be found out.
