used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REAL ENTHUSIAST.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
amournounUS /ˌɑːˈmuːr/
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
ENTHUSIASTnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading A REAL ENTHUSIAST.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
a boy or man
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
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 I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
propre
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From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
on the contrary
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A REAL ENTHUSIAST.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
signors
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From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
carry out
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
in the direction of
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The most sensitive plant of all is the lad with a turn for literature; and, as a rule, parents have the least patience with him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I AM afraid it is rather taken for granted by parents in general, as regards any behaviour they may adopt towards their offspring, that religion is always upon their own side.
precisely as stated
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
(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 Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet there is a very noteworthy text about ‘provoking our children to wrath,’ which it is a mistake to ignore.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wise and reverend signors may well have learnt by experience to take trifling annoyances with equanimity; but the _amour propre_ of the young is a tender shoot, and very sensitive to rough handling.
