Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

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From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

equally

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

(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 TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The orphans presented an entirely unique problem in the rearing of children.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

well in the past; former

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

command with authority

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

a branch of knowledge

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --WILLIAM HENRY DRUMMOND.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The orphans presented an entirely unique problem in the rearing of children.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

a social unit living together

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

set up or found

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading --WILLIAM HENRY DRUMMOND.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

full of life and energy

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

a particular point in time

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

not any; not one

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

and nothing more

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

a course of conduct

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The orphans presented an entirely unique problem in the rearing of children.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The orphans presented an entirely unique problem in the rearing of children.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

with little or no delay

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

From this reading The orphans presented an entirely unique problem in the rearing of children.

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

plural of “sawyer” — one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

cause fear in

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

past form of “spank” — give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading The orphans presented an entirely unique problem in the rearing of children.

the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

at the time that

From this reading In Elmbrook, parental discipline was simple and direct, and consisted of but one method of procedure: when the rising generation departed from the ways of its mothers it was promptly spanked back into the path of rectitude, and no more about it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But when the Sawyers found themselves possessed of a large and lively family, all methods of discipline, whether sanctioned by long custom or invented on the spur of the moment, through the extreme urgency of the case, alike failed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --WILLIAM HENRY DRUMMOND.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAINING OF THE ORPHANS Off on de fiel' you foller de plough, Den w'en you're tire' you scare de cow, Sickin' de dog till dey jomp de wall, So de milk ain't good for not'ing at all-- An you're only five an' a half dis fall, Little Bateese!