used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "A little wholesome neglect" had been lacking.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
Cecil
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From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
Charnock
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From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
cheer'd
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From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
a young person of either sex
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
CretenounUS /kriːt/
the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
ExplorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A little wholesome neglect" had been lacking.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
holla'd
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From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
indulgencesnounUS /ɪnˈdʌldʒənsəz/
plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading "A little wholesome neglect" had been lacking.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading "A little wholesome neglect" had been lacking.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
not any; not one
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
and nothing more
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
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 The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
Poynsett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
SpartanounUS /ˈspɑːrtɑː/
an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
Thessalynoun
a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
tuneable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Midsummer Night's Dream It was quite true that Cecil Charnock Poynsett was a very intelligent industrious creature, very carefully brought up--nay, if possible, a little too much so.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
at the time that
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
which person or people
From this reading The only child of her parents who had lived to see a second birthday was sure to be the centre of solicitude.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading "A little wholesome neglect" had been lacking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had not been spoilt in the usual acceptation of the word, for she had no liberty, fewer indulgences and luxuries than many children, and never was permitted to be naughty; but then she was quite aware that each dainty or each pleasure was granted or withheld from a careful consideration of her welfare, and that nothing came by chance with her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Parish Explorations A cry more tuneable Was never holla'd to, nor cheer'd with horn, In Crete, in Sparta, nor in Thessaly: Judge, when you hear.--But, soft; what nymphs are these?
