used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
how long something has existed
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
at or in the front
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
cannot
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From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
deem to be
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
divisible by two
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
It's
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From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
Joan
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From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
easily agitated
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
by chance
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
with speed
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
on the contrary
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
carry out
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Personally, I prefer to see the mind develop a trifle late, rather than too early.'
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
unbalancenounUS /ənˈbæləns/
a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
From this reading Joan was growing rapidly in mind and body, and mind and body should develop evenly if possible, otherwise there must be unbalance somewhere.
except if; if not
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
at the time that
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
Wimblenoun
hand tool for boring holes
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The young it is wisest to consider as healthy animals that need play, food, and rest in right proportions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The visit to the doctor was a great success, and Wimble left two guineas on the marble mantelpiece without regret.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'It's a nervous, restless age we live in,' observed the physician; 'the mind is apt to take in too much nourishment and shoot ahead much quicker than it did when _we_ were young, Mr. Wimble, and unless the body is well cared for, the nervous system cannot possibly keep even pace with the mass of instruction it receives at every turn.
