used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
brought into existence
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
a young person of either sex
From this reading IT IS WELL WITH THE CHILD.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
clasps
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From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
a female human offspring
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
the first light of day
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
Doring
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From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
at any time
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
a social unit living together
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
heavily-burdened
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From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT IS WELL WITH THE CHILD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT IS WELL WITH THE CHILD.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
come together
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
menialadjectiveUS /ˈmiːniəl/
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
miscalled
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From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
and nothing more
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
rareradjectiveUS /ˈrerər/
comparative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
Realf
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From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
refinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
Richard
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From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
roseburst
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From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
cut with a saw
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT IS WELL WITH THE CHILD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fair are the flowers and the children, but their subtle suggestion is fairer; Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the secret that clasps it is rarer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading IT IS WELL WITH THE CHILD.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
which person or people
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT IS WELL WITH THE CHILD.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Though fragile as a flower she kept the wolf at bay for her little family, and nobody ever saw a cloud on her face or heard a complaint from her lips.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading --_Richard Realf._ Mrs. Doring had a friend, a gentle, patient, heavily-burdened woman who lived her difficult life with the high heroism of a daughter of the gods.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Born and bred to the refinements of life she met adversity as only the gently bred do meet it--by taking hold of whatever work was at hand, without questioning whether it was what is miscalled menial or not.
