used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading But few as the plums were, she seldom ate them.
baptismnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
bread-stuff
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From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But few as the plums were, she seldom ate them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
currants
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From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
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 The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But few as the plums were, she seldom ate them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
indefinitenessnoun
the quality of being vague and poorly defined
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
LiberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
a woman of refinement
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
a full supply
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
Plum-cakes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading But few as the plums were, she seldom ate them.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
rectifyverbUS /ˈrektəfaɪ/
math: determine the length of
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
not often
From this reading But few as the plums were, she seldom ate them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But few as the plums were, she seldom ate them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
precisely as stated
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not her real name: it was given to her by her brothers and sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
at the time that
From this reading The ruling peculiarity of a character is apt to show itself early in life, and it showed itself in Madam Liberality when she was a little child.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People with very marked qualities of character do sometimes get such distinctive titles, to rectify the indefiniteness of those they inherit and those they receive in baptism.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Plum-cakes were not plentiful in her home when Madam Liberality was young, and such as there were, were of the "wholesome" kind—plenty of bread-stuff, and the currants and raisins at a respectful distance from each other.
